What is cord tissue banking, and how is it done?
CBR is the only cord blood bank in the U.S. to offer you the unique opportunity to save a segment of your baby’s umbilical cord. The cells in cord tissue are different from those found in cord blood and may help repair the body in different ways. Saving both types of stems cells can give you even more peace of mind for your family’s future. After your baby’s umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, and after cord blood collection (if also performed), your doctor or midwife will collect a 4- to 8-inch segment of the umbilical cord and place it in the CBR CordCupTM. The collection kit is then returned to CBR’s laboratory by an express courier. Cord tissue collection is safe for both the mother and baby and can be done after vaginal or cesarean births. CBR stores the segment of the umbilical cord and all of the cells within it for your family. The cord tissue is frozen in CBR’s cryogenic storage tanks for long-term preservation. If your baby’s cells are needed for therapies in the future,
