What are the benefits of cord blood versus bone marrow?
Cord blood stem cells will always be a perfect match for your child. But because these stem cells are less mature than bone marrow stem cells, there is less need for a perfect match for siblings and other relatives. In fact, according to recent studies, using cord blood as an alternative to bone marrow lowers the risk of graft versus host disease, or transplant rejection.Cord blood is also easier to collect than bone marrow and, when privately banked, is immediately accessible by your family, an important consideration when time is of the essence.What is the very latest week of my pregnancy that I can decide to bank? Ideally, you should finalize your plans concerning cord blood storage by the beginning of your third trimester. But even if you decide to make a last-minute decision, we will work with you to facilitate the shipment of your cord blood collection kit in time for your baby’s delivery. You will also want to discuss your plans with your physician or midwife as soon as you make
Cord blood stem cells will always be a perfect match for your child. But because these stem cells are less mature than bone marrow stem cells, there is less need for a perfect match for siblings and other relatives. In fact, according to recent studies, using cord blood as an alternative to bone marrow lowers the risk of graft versus host disease, or transplant rejection. Cord blood is also easier to collect than bone marrow and, when privately banked, is immediately accessible by your family, an important consideration when time is of the essence.
