My doctor didn recommend saving my childs umbilical cord blood, why is that?
Because 10 years ago, doctors and scientists did not have the same knowledge or vision of the benefits of stem cells taken from a baby’s umbilical cord at birth that they now have today. It was not so long ago that all of the blood from the placenta and umbilical cord was simply discarded. The benefits of stem cells, the same cells found in bone marrow and the source of new blood cells, have already been proven to treat many malignant and non-malignant diseases, but with new research, the new treatment applications and potential of stem cells continues to grow rapidly. Obstetricians and Gynecologists are being educated about the uses of stem cells from umbilical cord blood as the research develops. While some have already researched this to better understand the pros and cons of saving baby’s cord blood, not every doctor is at the same level of education and understanding.
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