According to a study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 3 out of 4 expectant mothers who have heard of cord blood banking still consider themselves minimally informed.

This online education course is a self-guided tutorial for all expectant parents designed to help you better understand the medical value of cord blood stem cells and your options for preserving them. The course follows the guidance of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, and was developed and supported by a collaboration of experts in newborn stem cell preservation.

The option to save cord blood is a one-time opportunity that has health implications for your newborn, your family, or an anonymous patient in need. It is important that you take a few minutes to review this information so that you may make an informed choice regarding your newborn's cord blood or it will be discarded as medical waste.