Cost of Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood banking cost usually has two distinct fees.  The first fee is for the intial deposit, which includes enrollment, collection of the umbillical cord blood, and storage.  This initial cost usually ranges anywhere from $900 to $2100 and up.
The second cost for cord blood banking is an annual fee, usually in the $100 range.
While the cost for cord blood banking may seem expensive, many cord blood storage banks will offer initial discounts, prepaid plans, or even payment plans in order to accomodate parents. This allows …

Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood Treatable Diseases

Did you know umbilical cord blood stem cells can be used in the treatment of over 80 life-threatening diseases and conditions?  These include leukemia, cancer, blood disorders, genetic diseases and deficiencies of the immune system.
Parents that opt to bank their baby’s umbilical cord blood are taking an extra step to protect their infant should they ever need to use the unique stem cells cord blood provides.  Here are some of the treatable diseases and conditions by cord blood stem cells:
Cancers

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia …

Cord Blood Banking – Cord Blood Collection
Cord blood can be collected for a cord blood bank usually by two methods: syringe or bag.  Cord blood is collected immediately after birth and after the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut.  The physician or caretaker is usually the person that will be  collecting the specimen.
Cord blood collection usually takes no longer than five minutes, and is completely safe to mother and baby.  Since the cord is clamped and cut, neither mother nor baby will feel any pain.
Under normal circumstances, the umbilical …

Decision to Save a Baby’s Cord Blood

Why should I save my baby’s cord blood? That is a question many new parents ask.  In all truth, there are many reasons to bank your baby’s cord blood, including parental security and peace of mind, future protection for you newborn baby against a number of cord blood stem cell treateable diseases, as well as a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain a genetically perfect stem cell match for your infant.
Parental Security and Piece of Mind
Parents that decide to bank their baby’s cord …

Neonatal Cord Blood Banking – What is Cord Blood?

Cord blood refers to the blood remaining in the umbilical cord after it has been cut after birth.  Cord blood is extremely rich in highly unique stem cells, which can be used in many different medical treatments.  Stem cells found in cord blood, as well as bone marrow, are cells that can become any type of cell in the body.
Stem cells found in cord blood are particularly unique because, when compared to adult stem cells, they are less likely to be affected by exposure …