Why should I store my baby's cord blood stem cells?

1. It offers you the advantage to potentially treat various life threatening diseases.
2. Less risk of transplant rejection - Graft vs Host disease (a common complication in bone marrow transplantation).
3. Immediate availability for baby.
4. It is a bio-insurance for the family.
5. It can be of potential use in treating siblings, parents and close relatives.

More reasons for private cord blood storage :

• If you or your family has a family history of cancer or genetic diseases.
• If you are of ethnic minorities or mixed ethnicity.
  

How are stem cells preserved?
They are stored frozen in extremely cold high-tech containers which are operated at -196 degrees celsius.

Who could use your baby's cord blood stem cells?

1. Your Baby - 100%
2. Your Baby biological siblings - Higher Chance
3. Your Baby biological parents - Moderate Chance
4. Close relatives - Low Chance