Why do families choose to collect and store their babies cord blood?
Every month, thousands of new parents, a number of them doctors, nurses, and scientists, recognize that collecting and storing their newborn’s stem cells with CBR may give their families a powerful resource against injuries and disease that can occur in the future. Some of the important reasons to save cord blood include the following: Cord blood is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells, which have been used in transplant medicine to treat nearly 80 serious diseases, including leukemia, other cancers, and blood disorders. Cord blood is being researched today for use in regenerative medicine where stem cells may help induce healing or regenerate cells to repair tissues. This exciting new area of medicine has led to clinical trials and research using cord blood in experimental therapies to treat cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and juvenile diabetes. Your baby’s cord blood is immediately available for your family if needed for treatment, and early treatment can minimize diseas
