 | Cord blood banking is the process by which the stem-cell-rich blood found within the umbilical cord is collected and stored for later use. This process preserves stem cells known to successfully treat a wide range of immune and degenerative diseases. By Erin Huffstetler |
Today, the general public is becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of cord blood banking. As research has shown the benefits of stem cells for use in treating a number of different illnesses, expectant parents now have the option to secure a source of stem cells- umbilical cord blood. |
It seems like in the last part of the 20th century, and definitely in this new 21st century, that fear is an overriding decisive factor in many decisions. In few other decision-making segments does this "fear factor" apply as much as it does to parenting decisions. By Diane Quinn |
 | Because cord blood stem cells are less likely to be rejected than the other two types of stem cell therapy (bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplant), they are the favorite for treating many diseases. By Maeve Rich |
 | Parents these days are bombarded with advertisements for cord blood donation. When expecting a child, parents want to make the best decisions for their children. Is donating cord blood one of them? By Maeve Rich |
Parents-to-be are bombarded with advertisements regarding umbilical cord blood banking, ads that appeal to the emotional side of umbilical cord blood banking but lack basic information. Just what is umbilical cord blood and what can it be used for? By Maeve Rich |
Doctors currently use the stem cells from cord blood to treat over seventy life-threatening diseases. But that doesn't mean that cord blood banking is appropriate for everyone. By Maeve Rich |
Important information on banking cord blood stem cells. By DebbieT |
