History of the Value of Cord Blood Storage
History of the Value of Cord Blood Storage To date, approximately 8,000 people worldwide have received medical therapies using the stem cells saved from a newborn's umbilical cord during cord blood storage. Among the diseases treated: leukemia, breast cancer, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, Aplastic Anemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, various other cancers, blood diseases, hereditary/genetic conditions and immune system disorders. The process of cord blood storage is very simple – just after the birth of a newborn the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. Blood is drawn from the cord and stored in a sterile environment until it can be transferred to a cord ...
Cord Blood Banking Goes Public
Cord Blood Banking Goes Public Moms-To-Be Receive Notice on the Value of Cord Blood Banking In the final days of pregnancy, an expectant mother receives much information – from the Doctor's office, from the hospital, from government agencies, even from companies wanting to sell diapers and wipes. Almost assuredly, one of the pieces of information passed along to the expectant mom pertains to Cord Blood Banking. Cord Blood Banking is still a relatively new procedure, having begun in 1990, and is already becoming common in our modern culture and maternal medicine. A new mom-to-be may ask, “Why cord blood banking?” An important question. ...
The Life Saving Practice of Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells
The Life Saving Practice of Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells Collecting cord blood stem cells has become a common practice in modern medicine and can be addressed by the OBGYN as the expectant mom during the first trimester of pregnancy. If you're an expectant mom, undoubtedly health and wellness for you and baby are at the very top of your priority list, as it should be. When thinking about talking to your doctor or midwife about collecting cord blood stem cells, it’s understandable that you have many details on your mind. However, the life saving process of collecting cord blood stem ...
Clarifying the Meaning of Stem Cell Preservation
Clarifying the Meaning of Stem Cell Preservation Mention the term stem cell preservation to a crowd and you could be met with any number of responses anywhere from the admittedly uninformed, to the up-to-the-minute reader of the latest headlines on the subject. Mention the term cord blood to the same group and most folks would respond by saying, “What”? How ironic that one of the easiest ways to contribute to the health and well-being of society is still largely unknown. How wonderful that the life giving gift of stem cell preservation is one that begins with the miracle of birth. Stem Cell ...
The Value of Cord Blood Storage
The Value of Cord Blood Storage With all the excitement over a new pregnancy, parents reading a pamphlet on cord blood storage may not be as high on their list as, say, decorating the nursery. However, cord blood storage, also know as stem cell preservation, marks one of the most exciting ways that the new life about to enter the world will impact those around it. New parents have a chance to use cord blood storage to save lives. Since 1990, doctors have used the ability to gather and preserve some of the ultra-rich stem cells that thrive in the blood of ...
Stem Cell Research
Stem Cell Research Research shows that the blood that comes from a baby’s umbical cord is a rich source of stem cells. Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into other tissues and blood vessels and can be used to treat a variety of diseases. Up until recently stem cells came from bone marrow, but because these were usually matured stem cells they had an increase chance of being rejected. Stem cells that are found in the umbical cord are still immature and haven’t learned to attack any foreign substances which makes them less likely to be rejected. Research is being ...
Collecting Cord Blood
The Life Saving Practice of Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells
The Life Saving Practice of Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells Collecting cord blood...
Collecting Cord Blood after Delivery
Collecting Cord Blood after Delivery Whether you have decided to store your baby’s...
Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells: What You MUST Know
Collecting Cord Blood Stem Cells: What You MUST Know Stem cells are precursor cells...
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Stem Cell Preservation
Clarifying the Meaning of Stem Cell Preservation
Clarifying the Meaning of Stem Cell Preservation Mention the term stem cell preservation...
Adult Stem Cell Preservation
Adult Stem Cell Preservation Ask any new parent who has stored cord blood and they...
Stem Cell Preservation 101
Stem Cell Preservation 101 Stem cells are precursor cells which mean they are primary...
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Cord Blood Banking
Cord Blood Banking Goes Public
Cord Blood Banking Goes Public Moms-To-Be Receive Notice on the Value of Cord Blood Banking In the final days of pregnancy, an expectant mother receives much information – from the Doctor’s office, from the hospital, from government agencies, even from companies wanting to sell diapers and wipes. Almost assuredly, one of the pieces of information... [Read more of this review]
Cord Blood Options
Cord Blood Options When my husband and I found out we were expecting our second child this Thanksgiving, the first thing we did was jump online and sign up on all the baby sites for free baby things. Pretty soon our mail box was being filled with all sorts of coupons and advertisements, among them, companies offering to bank our baby’s cord blood. Cord... [Read more of this review]
The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking
The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking The joy of parenthood can never be equaled. That’s why parents go the distance to give their children better lives, excellent education and most importantly, enhanced security in terms of health. Cord Blood Banking can provide that security. It gives parents that sense of protection and peace of mind that somehow,... [Read more of this review]
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