Stem cells from cord blood are being used to transplant patients after treatment for a variety of cancers and blood diseases, and new therapies are being researched every day. More and more families are banking their newborns' cord blood because it contains stem cells that are genetically related to their families. Thus allowing them to preserve these unique stem cells for their own potential future use. Stem Cells are an immortal cell that is able to produce all the cells within an organ.
Stem cells are the building blocks of our blood and immune systems.
They form the white cells that fight infection, red cells that carry oxygen throughout the body and platelets that promote healing. Stem cells are found in our bone marrow where they continue to generate cells throughout our lives. Scientists have discovered that the blood remaining in a baby's umbilical cord, which is typically discarded at birth, is a rich source of stem cells. The blood is taken from your baby's umbilical cord painlessly immediately after delivery. The decision to store your baby's cord stem cells will afford your child the opportunity to take advantage of the rapidly evolving medical technology associated with stem cell therapies.