What is Cord Blood Storage?
Cord blood storage is a service that is growing in popularity among expecting parents. The term cord blood storage refers to the process of banking the stem cells that are derived from the umbilical cord blood that is collected immediately after a child’s birth. In the case of LifebankUSA, a bank that has revolutionized cord blood storage and research, the stem cells are also derived from the placenta, which is a very rich source of CD34+ stem cells, CD34+ stem cells are the stem cells that matter most for transplants. Clinical studies have shown that the more CD34+ stem cells used for treatment, the better the outcome.
Naturally, parents wish to protect their children from possible harm. One way parents can better prepare for their children’s potential future health needs is by storing the stem cells from their newborns’ cord blood. The process is simple and painless.
admin @ October 21, 2008