Why Your Patients Should Save Cord Blood

Cord blood banking gives families a unique biological resource and is kind of like freezing a potential "self-repair kit" for the child (and other family members). Stem cells from cord blood have proven to restore a patient's blood and immune system after treatment for a variety of cancers and blood diseases and may someday be able to repair other types of damage from events like heart attacks and strokes.

Thousands of cord blood transplants have been performed worldwide for a variety of serious diseases in both adults and children. Recent discoveries suggest that stem cells from cord blood may also be used in a number of developing areas of medicine. Across the country, patient education programs and cord blood collection are becoming routine practices for maternity care providers and birthing professionals.