| Why Should I Preserve My Baby's Cord Blood? |
| During pregnancy, the umbilical
cord is the lifeline between mother and baby. Once the umbilical cord is
discarded after your baby's birth, you lose the chance to preserve the
precious cells it contains that are an exact match for your child. By
preserving your baby's stem cells, he or she will have a guaranteed
source of perfectly matched cells in the event a life threatening
illness develops and the cells need to be used to combat the disease. |
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| What Is The Difference Between A Stem Cell Transplant
And Bone Marrow Transplant? |
Until now, the most common way to
transfer stem cells from one person to another has been through bone
marrow transplantation, which is a complex and risky procedure. Cord
blood- a richer source of stem cells than bone marrow- eliminates many
of the problems associated with bone marrow transplants should your
child or other family member ever need such a treatment in their
lifetime. With your child's own cord blood stem cells readily available,
you do not have to look for a suitable match for your child, a painful
bone marrow extraction procedure will not be necessary, and the
transplant may not be rejected.
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