Published
March 15, 2024
Updated
March 15, 2024
Why is it important to bank cord blood?
The umbilical cord is rich with powerful stem cells - Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) to be precise.
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Umbilical cord blood stem cells are FDA-approved to treat cancers, blood disorders, immune disorders, and metabolic disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, leukemia, and sickle cell anemia.
To learn more in-depth, check out our post Cord Blood Banking: Is It Worth It?
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Why should I consider banking the placenta?
The placenta is rich with Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and Amniotic Epithelial Cells (AECs).
What are the benefits of banking cord tissue?
The tissue of a baby's umbilical cord is filled with Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs).
How far along is research in cord blood, tissue and placenta stem cells?
The FDA approves cord blood stem cells as a treatment for 85+ diseases, and this number is constantly increasing as clinical trials make more notable discoveries surrounding stem cell use.
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