This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity enables parents to capture and store the building blocks a relatively new science known as regenerative medicine – stem cells. These cells are already being investigated in over 5,000 clinical trials to treat conditions like, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, arthritis, spinal damage and autism, and, one day, may even be used to grow replacement organs as they wear out. They are widely considered to be the future of medicine.
Umbilical cord blood is the youngest and most potent source of stem cells that a person will ever have. Cord blood can be easily and painlessly harvested from the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born and placed into long-term cryogenic storage. This means that should the child, or their family, ever require a treatment for which the stored cord blood is suitable, it could be available for them to use.
Chemmy joins Zoe Gillings, Team GB Snowboarder, who also chose cord blood banking for her new baby.
What’s more, regenerative medicine is not just a concept for the future – it is happening today. In fact, some of the biggest names in sport like Rafael Nadal and Christiano Ronaldo have already been reported to have sought stem cell treatment to recover from injuries.
From sporting injury, to life-threatening disease, stem cells have the potential to transform the way that we manage our health. By saving your baby’s cord blood, you help ensure that they have access to this valuable resource.
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