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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nov 27, 2011 - Emily Sutherlin

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

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

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

Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Most parents expect to have their newborn's umbilical cord clamped and cut shortly after birth. But there may be reasons to wait until the placenta delivers.

Nov 16, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Umbilical cord prolapse and compression are problems involving a cord undergoing pressure that prevents the baby from getting enough oxygen.

Nov 9, 2009 - Bridget Coila

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

Cord blood is rich in vital vitamins and nutrients that a baby needs.

Nov 27, 2011 - Emily Sutherlin

Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that do not have to be harvested from fetuses. These cells can be used to cure several diseases including leukemia.

Jun 28, 2010 - Kenneth Sleight