Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that can be used to treat blood related disorders later in the child's life.

Nov 16, 2009 - Stacey Abler

A newborn's cord blood is collected within minutes after delivery, poses no health risks, and is a valuable resource of stem cells for family and the public

May 10, 2010 - Maryann Gromisch

Information on cord blood banking and the different types available to store cord blood.

Nov 27, 2011 - Emily Sutherlin

Cord blood collection is an easy process and cord blood storage is reliable should leukemia or other conditions arise. The cost of cord blood banking is small.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

There are many reasons to decide to store umbilical cord blood right after your baby is born. Stem cells in cord blood often treat serious illnesses in childhood.

Feb 9, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Currently, more than 200,000 units of cord blood are stored by public and private cord blood banks. Read on to find out why it is saved and how to donate.

Mar 4, 2008 - Tami Port

Parents of newborns can choose to store the umbilical cord blood of the newborn for possible future medical use for the child.

Nov 16, 2009 - Stacey Abler

What is cord blood banking? Should parents store their child's cord blood stem cells? What does it cost? How do you donate? This article series has the answers.

Mar 27, 2008 - Tami Port

Umbilical cord blood banking has gained popularity in recent years, as a the stem cells contained within can be used to treat cancer and other diseases.

Jan 15, 2012 - Mia Carter

Public and private cord banks are innovative medical research facilities. Cord blood banks provide resources for research and disease treatment therapies.

Apr 24, 2011 - Mike Brandolino

The benefits of private umbilical cord blood storage are largely dependent on future developments. Stem cell research is leading to new therapies.

Jul 13, 2010 - Lee Samaha

In future, stem cells will be used in therapy. Umbilical cord blood can supply stem-cells to be used in this treatment but do the promises justify its private banking?

Jan 4, 2010 - Asaf Peer

Evidence that stem cells from umbilical cord blood is a rich resource is quite clear. What is unclear is whether private storage is a wise investment for parents.

Oct 18, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Stem cell research is advancing fast and umbilical cord stem cells can be collected and kept in cord blood storage facilities for future therapeutic use.

Nov 26, 2010 - Veronica Mitchell

Stem cells can be extracted from your baby's umbilical cord blood and stored for future medical need. Find out how cord blood is collected and banked.

Mar 6, 2008 - Tami Port

Parents can choose cord blood banking for their baby for stem cell storage of the umbilical blood. Avoid getting scammed by fake registries - learn how now.

Feb 3, 2011 - Melanie Zoltan

Vaginal birth or C-section? To bank cord blood or not? Is circumcision really necessary? Responsible decision making is part of being a good parent.

Jul 11, 2010 - Jennifer Groepl

While private cord blood banking remains a good option for families, public cord banking also provides a way for new parents to give life to others.

Jan 27, 2011 - Bonnye Good

Umbilical cord blood is easy to harvest. The stem cells found in this blood can now be used to treat over 40 diseases. This article includes a list of those diseases.

Apr 26, 2007 - Philippa Rowlands

Exciting research on the use of umbilical cord blood shows that stem cells may provide treatment for children with cerebral palsy.

Feb 15, 2010 - Brenda Lane