{"id":28440,"date":"2022-12-09T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=28440"},"modified":"2023-01-23T09:08:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T09:08:55","slug":"cord-blood-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2022\/12\/cord-blood-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What is cord blood banking used for?"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Why should …” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Why should I bank my baby\u2019s cord blood? How is it collected? What can it be used for? Questions you may find yourself asking. Hopefully, you\u2019ll find the answers here.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2: Why bank cord blood?” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Why bank cord blood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Banking cord blood is less about the blood and more about the precious stem cells that it contains. These umbilical cord stem cells can only be stored once in a lifetime \u2013 in the moment after your child is born.<\/p>\n

To clear something up very quickly, umbilical cord blood is the blood left over in the cord after it has been cut. Whatever is left, even a small volume, has stem cells in it. This blood can be collected, processed, and stored, rather than being thrown away as medical waste<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2: How is cord blood collected?” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

How is cord blood collected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a side note \u2013 cord blood collection is a non-invasive procedure that will not interfere with other parts of your birth plan. Even if you choose delayed or optimal cord clamping, you can still store the cells. In short a phlebotomist (either your own or one that is provided for you) will take the placenta in and cord into a separate room and use a specially designed collection kit.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2: What is the cord blood used for? ” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

What is the cord blood used for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As previously mentioned, cord blood stem cells can be used in medical therapies and treatments.<\/p>\n

There are over 80 conditions that stem cells can currently treat. These include:<\/p>\n

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  • Metabolic diseases like Hurler Syndrome and Krabbe Disease<\/li>\n
  • Blood cancers like Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma<\/li>\n
  • Solid tumours<\/li>\n
  • Immune Disorders<\/li>\n
  • Blood disorders like various types of Anaemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    There is also plenty of research being done into the further potentially of these magical cells. So far among all the clinical trial research things like…<\/p>\n

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    • Lung disease<\/li>\n
    • Arthritis<\/li>\n
    • Stroke<\/li>\n
    • Cerebral Palsy\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • Brain injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      And more. These conditions could potentially be treated or improved using stem cells.<\/p>\n

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      Cord Blood Banking Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The benefits of storing cord blood are slightly different depending on whether you store publicly or privately. Universally though, these stem cells can be used for a variety of medical treatments and therapies.<\/p>\n

      If you go public (or more accurately donate your cord blood stem cells) your stem cells will be used by anyone waiting on the donation list. Your sample could be a close enough match genetically to someone else so that they can receive treatment. This is a free service too.<\/p>\n

      If you store with a private company for your child, they \u2013 and their family – will have access to a lifelong safety net. Should your child get ill, they can access a 100% genetic match and their siblings will have a 25% chance of being a full match and a 75% chance of being a partial match. This option does cost money but it gives you more options, if stem cells are ever needed for treatment.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”RWP Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#bd114f” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

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