What are my options for saving my babys cord blood?
There are two types of banks; family banks (for one’s own family’s use) and public donor banks (unrelated or non-family use i.e. “public”). Every parent has the option of saving cord blood for their baby and family, while only a small number of people may be able to donate their baby’s cord blood stem cells. Cord Blood Registry is the world’s most experienced and trusted cord blood stem cell bank. We have established the gold standard in cord blood banking and have stored thousands of client samples.
You have two options to save your baby’s cord blood: Family banking: your baby’s cord blood is stored for a fee for exclusive use by your family should a medical need arise in the future. • Designated Treatment ProgramSM: CBR offers cord blood collection and storage at no cost when a family member has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition that can be treated with stem cells. Public donation: your baby’s cord blood is donated anonymously for potential use by a patient who needs a transplant. You must meet eligibility requirements to donate to a public bank and give birth in a participating hospital. If you choose not to family bank or donate, your baby’s cord blood is discarded at the hospital.
