Jessica’s Notes

Cord Blood Stem Cell Preservation is a more and more common topic of discussion among expecting parents. A lot of people however are not very sure of what is the actual usage of cord blood stem cell, why are stem cells stored, and how are cord blood stem cells collected?:

What are cord blood stem cells? Cord blood is blood collected from the umblical cord and placenta after the birth of a baby. It is rich in stem cells, the special cells of the body that have the ability to develop into any cell types in the body (eg. body organs, blood elements, nerves and muscle cells).

Why are stem cells stored? The storage of stem cells from cord blood can be potentially life-saving for your child, as his stem cells can be accessed at a later date when needed to provide therapeutic treatments available currently and in the future. In addition, brothers and sisters can possibly share the use of each other’s stem cells. Stem cells have been used in therapy of various disease such as: Cancers, Leukemias, Stem Cell Disorders, Inherited/Cogenital Disorders (Thalassaemia, Severe combined immunodeficiency), etc.

How to collect cord blood stem cells?

Nowadays, some stem cells preservation providers also bundles their services together with insurance for the stem cells preservation. So you can also check out about it from your own insurance agents before you deliver your child.