Cord blood banking stores umbilical cord blood rich in hematopoietic stem cells for possible later use in treating blood and immune disorders. Decide between public donation and private storage, enroll during pregnancy, and weigh costs, accreditation, and likely medical benefit.
Cord blood contains blood-forming stem cells used to treat certain blood, immune, and metabolic disorders. Decide early whether to donate publicly or store privately, weigh costs and likely need, and coordinate with your prenatal team.
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.
Overview of New England Cord Blood's private cord blood banking service, covering collection, transport, processing, and long-term cryopreservation. Includes service steps and questions to ask when comparing banks.
An updated look at cord blood banking and what early providers such as Cord Blood America offered. Covers uses, services, quality signals, limits of private storage, and key questions to ask providers.
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.