Stem cell storage has no expiration date. nThough research states stem cells can stay viable for use for 23 years, there is no conclusive proof. When stored well, most stem cells banked have no expiration date.n2. Cord blood and cord tissue are preserved differentlynWhether you wish to save your newborn's cord blood or the tissue, they are processed and frozen separately.n3. Stem cells are frozen up to -120 deg CnInitially, stem cells are frozen at 1-2 deg/minute up to a temperature of -40 deg C. The tissues are frozen faster at 3-5 deg/minute to -120 degrees Celsius in the next freezing phase.n4. Stem cell storage is not expensive.nMost people can afford stem cell storage since it is not an expensive affair. You must pay a one-time fee when depositing the tissues. Some private banks may have yearly expenses that are more small amounts. Stem cell storage is more than value for money compared to their advantages.n5. You cannot store stem cells at home.nStem cell banking requires a specialised process, which cannot be made possible at home.n6. Stored stem cells can help treat several diseases. nExisting research states that banked stem cells can help treat over 80 diseases.n7. Inform your gynaecologist well in advancenIf you plan to bank your baby's stem cells, inform your doctor and stem cell storage team before 28 and 34 weeks of your gestation to enable preparation.n8. Doctors recommend private cord blood banking when a family member has a medical condition.nIf a family member has a medical condition (malignant or genetic), stem cell banking could help them via cord blood transplantation.n9. Collected units of umbilical cord blood should adhere to set standardsnStem cell banking must meet the quality and safety standards of donor screening and testing for infectious diseases as outlined by the appropriate organisation that governs these processes.n10. Your baby may not be able to use its stem cells.nYour baby may be able to use their cord blood to treat non-genetic diseases and cancers. But, if they are born with genetic disorders, their stem cells cannot be transplanted into them, as they are more likely to have the same congenital disability.