Cord blood contains transplantable stem cells. Decide before delivery whether to donate to a public bank or store privately. Discuss medical need, delayed cord clamping, accreditation, costs, and bank policies with your care team.
Cord blood is a unique, one-time resource collected at birth. Learn the practical facts about public donation, private storage, clinical uses, and how to decide before delivery.
Donating your baby's cord blood (and sometimes placental tissue) can help treat blood and immune disorders. This guide explains what cord blood contains, how public donation works, the difference between public and private banks, timing and practical steps, and safety considerations.
Umbilical cord blood contains life-saving stem cells. Plan ahead to donate or bank: register before labor, coordinate with your hospital, and balance donation with delayed cord clamping.
Cord blood contains blood-forming stem cells used in transplants. Decide between public donation (free) and private storage (fee). Arrange banking before delivery and check bank policies on delayed cord clamping, costs, and accreditation.