Stems Cells & Cord Blood Banking

Posted by Tami Port Mar 27, 2008

Stem Cells

Hematopoietic adult stem cells have been used in transplants for decades. There is ongoing controversy surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells. However stem cells can also be easily collected and stored from umbilical cord blood.

Stem Cell Banks

Cord blood banking is not cheap. Who should be saving their child’s umbilical cord blood? When does the likelihood of need justify the initial expense of collection and ongoing cost of storage? Are cord blood banks largely preying on the fears parents have about the potential for future health issues of their children?

See the following article to explore these questions and learn more about stem cell storage:

• Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
• Types of Human Stem Cells
• Collection of Umbilical Cord Blood
• Umbilical Cord Blood Storage
• Public or Private Cord Blood Bank