Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking

If you are delivering a baby then you are going to come across one more priceless gift and that is umbilical cord. The blood that is there in this cord is unique and valuable. This is because in this blood there is presence of stem cells. These stem cells can be used in treatment of many health problems like leukemia, some types of cancer and anemia. When this cord is removed it has to be either stored or donated. In case if it is to be stored then you have to approach a private blood bank. With storing you will have the freedom that in future you can use the stem cells in that cord blood for treating your problem. In case if your children or relatives need them then also it’s ok. But the charges that you will have to pay are very hefty and it is not everyone’s cup of tea.

But when you donate it there is no guarantee that in future if you need it you will get the same cord blood. In future you will have to search for other donors. This is donation and so you will not be charged a penny. Thus, depending upon the purpose there is the decision as to whether you want to donate your cord blood or you want to get it stored. There are many people who donate it and some who want to get it stored. When you donate it there is no guarantee that what you have donated will be used for some human being only. It may be so that it will be used in research work. This is because, everyday there’re many researches done on this topic.

Depending upon the purpose you should select the private bank as well as public bank. You should talk to the blood banking systems frankly. You should tell them that if at all there are any problems or bankruptcy then what they will do. You should also discuss various options like what are the fees, payment options, budget and so on. Remember, once you have donated your cord blood you cannot demand it back. In that case, it has to be forgotten. You will have some problems in finding private as well as public blood bank which accept the donation and storage of cord blood. You should also think twice if you or your family has some genetic health problems or immune system disorders.

Thus, this topic is worth discussing with your elders, family members. If you want to donate or store the cord blood then in that case you can take references of those who have done it before. When they will share their experience, you will have a better idea about how the banking systems for cord blood work. Thus, you will be able to take

The right decision. And this decision is going to be very important, either for your future or for other person’s wellbeing. Go ahead and take the right decision which can be useful for someone.