How do you decide on cord blood banking? Many soon-to-be parents ask this very question. Here are some things to consider when deciding on whether or not to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood.
Reasons For Donating Umbilical Cord Blood
Cord blood banking generated debates about the implications of donating against private storage of umbilical blood. Umbilical cord blood, a “miracle” in medical and scientific research, is found to contain stem cells which are highly valuable in treating blood-related diseases. Its “primitiveness” can regenerate whole immune systems necessary for curing chronic diseases like leukemia, anemia, and immune system disorders. Despite its many uses, there are limited donations made…