The benefits of Cord Blood Banking with Cells4Life

Dec 7, 2021 | Other

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What if you could harness the potential of life-giving cord blood and secure your child’s future health?  That’s exactly what cord blood banking offers. In this enlightening article, we unfold the benefits of cord blood with Cells4Life and its remarkable applications.

The Science of Cord Blood: A Brief Overview

Cord blood is a rich reservoir of stem cells, present in the umbilical cord and placenta after birth[1].  From healing diseases to spearheading regenerative medicine, cord blood stands as a potential game-changer in modern healthcare[2].

Collection of Cord Blood: A Safe & Straightforward Process

Cord blood banking is a risk-free, non-invasive procedure that takes place post-delivery. This straightforward process can provide a lifelong shield for your baby’s health, without interfering with your birthing plan.  Cord blood collection will never interfere with the bonding between you and your baby at birth. The procedure is carried out on your placenta in a separate room after the third stage of labour, so you won’t even notice when it is taking place.

The Future Health of Your Baby: An Investment for a Lifetime

Cord blood stem cells could be the cornerstone of your child’s future health. They have the power to repair damaged tissues, regenerate organs, and even replace body parts. By banking your baby’s cord blood, you ensure these invaluable cells are ready for use if ever needed.

A Perfect Biological Match: Removing Transplant Risks

Your baby’s cord blood is their perfect biological match, so there is no risk of rejection that would come with other transplants. The chances of finding a stem cell match in a public cord blood bank can be as low as 30%. It could also be a match for siblings and a good enough match for parents. Banking your child’s cord blood and tissue means that you secure exclusive use of these lifesaving stem cells for your family.

The Plasticity of Cord Blood Stem Cells: A Gateway to Regenerative Medicine

Umbilical cord blood stem cells are impressively potent. They are pure, plastic cells with the capacity to morph into almost any cell type in the human body[^6^]. They can treat more than 80 conditions and are the subject of more than 7,600 clinical trials.  Umbilical cord stem cells are poised to expand the frontiers of regenerative medicine.

Preparing for Longevity: An Asset for the Future

Today’s newborns may be the first generation to live beyond a century. As longevity increases, so too does the likelihood of needing stem cell therapies. By banking cord blood, you empower your child with a biological resource that could be pivotal in maintaining their health in the future.

Your Ally in Cord Blood Banking: Cells4Life

Cells4Life understands the powerful potential of blood from the umbilical cord. We’re committed to helping you safeguard this unique health resource for your child’s future, making cord blood banking an effortless journey for families.

Exclusive to Cells4Life in the UK, the CellsPlus service powered by Toticyte technology preserves up to 3 times more stem cells from the umbilical cord at the point of treatment than any other cord blood processing method tested. The number of cells is crucial, as it can affect how successful a stem cell treatment will be and allows for more treatment opportunities in the future.

With Toticyte, much smaller volumes of blood are equivalent to larger samples processed using Cells4Life’s industry-standard Cells method. This means that it is fully compatible with delayed and optimal cord clamping and has made it the most popular choice for families choosing cord blood banking today.

Learn more about cord blood banking

Ready to learn more about cord blood banking and the potential of this unique resource?  Contact us for more information and start protecting your baby’s future today.

Sources:

1. https://stemcellres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13287-015-0113-2

2. https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/rme.14.35

 

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