The five minutes it takes to save your child's umbilical cord blood could prove to be a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect your child from a growing number of life threatening diseases. Umbilical cord blood is a unique source of stem cells, like those found in bone marrow, and provide the most potent supply of these life giving cells.
Stem cells are now being used to successfully treat leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers, along with non-cancerous diseases such as dangerous anemias, and researchers are encouraged by the rapidly expanding potential of the medical applications of cord blood stem cells. In time, it will no longer be commonplace to simply discard umbilical cord blood and all of its valuable stem cells after the birth of a child.
We understand there is a lot of information - and misinformation - about umbilical cord blood storage. We want to help you get the facts you need to make the right decision:
- Expectant parents, learn more about stem cells, cord blood preservation banks, and get some helpful pregnancy tips as well.
- Then, learn why CorCell is the right choice, and the only choice, in umbilical cord blood banking.
- In umbilical cord blood banking and the medical community get the latest news and research from doctors and other health care professionals.
If you have friends or loved ones who are expecting a child, give them the gift that could last a lifetime.
Cord Blood Stem Cells and CorCell
Experienced in cord blood banking since 1995, CorCell is a licensed and accredited industry leader in cord blood stem cell preservation. Our professional team is dedicated to providing a state-of-the-art process and facility to preserve your newborn's cord blood stem cells at the highest of standards.
Cord Blood Stem Cells: The Process
Many may ask, "How does cord blood collection affect my newborn child?" At CorCell, our intentions are to provide the highest protection and preservation for your baby's umbilical cord blood stem cells, and not to interfere with the natural process of childbirth. Our collection kits are safe and easy to use, and your doctor or mid-wife can perform the cord blood collection within minutes, allowing for immediate nurturing of your new baby.
Cord Blood Stem Cells and the Body
The body spends a large amount of energy fighting and warding off infections. When the immune system is weakened, it allows for the entry of foreign matter, which could ultimately lead to disease or infection. The cord blood stem cells found in umbilical cord blood may be used to help rebuild the immune system and maintain a consistent supply of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
The Facts About Cord Blood Stem Cells
Cord blood stem cells, the same cells found in bone marrow, are proven to treat many illnesses. Unlike a transplant where the stem cells have to come from the bone marrow, which is usually from another person, the cord blood stem cells used from the preservation at birth are a 100% match for your child. Medical researchers are currently exploring new uses for cord blood stem cells in many life-altering illnesses and conditions.
Expectant Families