Cord blood banking is something fairly new that many expectant mothers may not know about.  I’ve asked MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories to explain exactly what cord blood banking is all about:

Brief history:

Cord blood banking is a relatively new phenomenon. Cord blood started to be banked as a result of a discovery made by researchers in the 1970s.  Researchers learned that the umbilical cord of a baby child holds invaluable life-saving nutrients. The blood found in the umbilical cord holds the same power as the blood forming stem cells found in bone marrow donations. With this new knowledge, collection and storage of umbilical cord blood began.

Why store cord blood?

Cord blood stem cells are able to convert into other cells that foster normal growth within the human body. Due to this ability they are vital in treating certain blood and metabolic illnesses as well as numerous cancers.

Here is a list of some of the diseases that cord blood treats:

• Leukemia
• Stem Cell Disorders
• Lymphoproliferative Disorders
• Phagocyte Disorders
• Inherited Platelet Abnormalities
• Inherited Metabolic Disorder
• Immune System Disorders

Where is cord blood stored?

Cord blood is stored in cord blood banks. These banks specialize in the storage of the cord blood for future use. An area of great debate is public vs. private banking. MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories, one of the top cord blood banks, offers a very helpful guide to the debate. Visit their private cord blood banking vs. public donation page to learn more about both options.

A final note:

Ccord blood banking is a safety net for a baby’s future.  It is especially valuable to families with genetic diseases in their history.  If you had the power to ensure your child’s health would you not seize the opportunity?

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