Who should consider storing cord blood?
All expectant parents should be made aware of the option to bank their baby’s own umbilical cord stem cells. Expectant parents who have a family history of certain genetic diseases, such as severe anemias, immune disorders or some cancers, may want to consider the family benefit of storing cord blood. Some may choose to store their cord blood with no apparent risk factors, preferring to have it readily available for future use if needed. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will no longer exist once the baby is born.
