When is the cord blood collected? Is the collection procedure risky or painful?
Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord immediately after the birth of the baby, and can be performed with either vaginal or cesarean section deliveries. The collection can only take place at the time of delivery, and, since a collection kit is necessary, advance arrangements must be made. There is absolutely no pain or risk to the mother or child during the collection process since the blood is harvested from the cord once it has been clamped and cut.
Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord immediately after the birth of the baby; either prior to the delivery of the placenta or while the placenta is still attached to the uterus. Collection can only take place at the time of delivery. There is absolutely no pain or risk to the mother or child during the collection process since the blood is collected from the cord once it is cut.
