CORD BLOOD AND CORD TISSUE BANKING
What is cord blood?
Cord blood is the blood left behind in the umbilical cord and the placenta, after a baby is born. It contains hematopoietic stem cells, which have the unique ability to regenerate the blood and immune system.
What is cord tissue?
Cord tissue refers to the umbilical cord itself. It contains mesenchymal stem cells, which are different from the stem cells in cord blood. Mesenchymal stem cells have the capacity to promote healing of the body by repairing damaged cells and rebuilding tissue.
What is newborn stem cell banking?
Newborn stem cell banking involves collecting, processing and cryogenic preserving stem cells for long-term storage.
When you choose to bank cord blood, hematopoietic stem cells from cord blood are collected, processed and preserved. Healthcord also offers the option of banking cord tissue to expectant parents. If you opt for cord tissue banking, the umbilical cord itself will also be collected and preserved. Cryogenic preservation ensures that these newborn stem cells remain viable if your child needs to access them later on in life.
Cord blood stem cells used to treat 80 life-threatening diseases
The first cord blood stem cell transplant was performed in 1988. For over 30 years they have been used to treat many life-threatening diseases, including cancers such as leukemias, and diseases of the blood and immune system.
What is cord tissue?
Both cord blood and cord tissue stem cells are being explored in many clinical trials as a treatment option for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Find out more on our clinical trials page.
Can be stored for the lifetime of your baby
Studies show when cryogenically preserved newborn stem cells remain in their original pristine condition. Your child will be able to access these cells when new therapies become available in the future.
Perfect match to your child, close match to family members
Your child’s cord blood and cord tissue are a perfect match to your child. There is also a high probability of matching other family members for treating disease.
3 EASY STEPS TO BANK CORD BLOOD
Order your collection kit online or by phone at 1-888-802-0706.
The kit will be shipped right to your house.
Remember to bring it with you on the day of delivery.