Cord Blood Banking is one of the most important decision expectant parents will make before their baby is born.
Stem cells which are master cells from the baby’s umbilical cord is now helping families safeguard their future health. Cord Blood is rich in hematopoietic ( blood ) stem cells which are the foundation of our blood and immune systems. Uses for cord blood stem cell increase each year and the future holds much promise for treating many diseases and conditions such as Parkinson’s, Type1 Diabetes, and heart defects.
Facts about Cord Blood Stem Cells
- Umbilical cord blood stem cells are a perfect match for your baby and a close match for other family members.
- Stem Cells are used to treat approximately 80 diseases including leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiency and genetic disorders.
- The number of diseases being treated for stem cells has been increasing. The current odds of undergoing any stem cell transplant by age 70 is 1 in 217.*
- Leading scientists believe cord blood stem cells can by cryogenically stored indefinitely.
Compared to bone marrow cord blood stem cells are immunologically younger than bone marrow therefore less likely to produce graft versus host disease. Cord blood stem cells are easier to match up as well, to a family member.
Cord Blood stem cells have the ability to differentiate into almost every cell in the body. Clinical trials are now being conducted for autism, hearing disorders, cerebral palsy and neurological trauma, using the baby’s own cord blood stem cells.
How is Cord Blood Collected?
Cord Blood is collection is painless to both the mother and baby and completely safe. After the baby Is born and cord is cut and clamped, the cord blood will be collected into a collection bag while the placenta is still in the uterus. It takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes. A medical courier will then come and collect your cord blood right at the hospital.
MENTION MACARONI KID AND SAVE 25%!
For a complimentary consultation or to attend a cord blood workshop contact Marion Welch at mwelch@cryo-cell.com 800-786-7235 Ext 2311. Mention Macaroni Kid and receive a discount of $400 (about 25%). Also, enroll and receive a $500 Venture Photography card for a family photo shoot!
About Cryo-Cell
Cryo-Cell was founded in 1989 as the world’s first family cord blood bank and to separate and store stem cells. Today over 550,000 parents worldwide from 87 countries store their baby’s cord blood stem cells with Cryo-Cell. Cryo-Cell is accredited by the AABB and FDA registered. Cryo-Cell is the only cord blood bank to over a $75,000 guarantee of cord blood engraftment. Cryo-Cell cord blood collection kits are the most advanced in the industry and will hold temperature 30 times longer than any other kit available.
Connecticut and New York are mandated states for cord blood education.
