CORD BLOOD BANKING

Cord blood is the blood remaining in the umbilical cord of a baby after the baby's birth. This blood has been found to have some special characteristics and is found to be a rich source of stem cells, which generate the blood cells in our body... Cord blood is created in the early stages of pregnancy when the baby's cells divide to form the blood and tissue. The goal of collecting cord blood is to collect stem cells, which can be used to treat various diseases.Stem cells can become any kind of cell in the body, including immune cells and heart cells. However, cord blood contains more stem cells than other tissues and can be used to help more people because it can be collected at birth. Cord blood can also be used to help a family member who has a disease that is not treatable with standard treatments... Private cord blood banks provide information regarding such services, which are normally available for a fee. In some cases, insurance companies provide free reservation of cord blood..

Also known as: Cord Blood