Cord Blood Banking Overview
What is Cord Blood Banking?
In its simplest terms, cord blood banking is the collection and storage of the stem cells found in your newborn's umbilical cord.
Today, cord blood stem cells have been used successfully in the treatment of nearly 80 diseases.
When you bank your baby’s cord blood, you are making a choice that could potentially provide a lifesaving treatment for your child or a family member.
Read more to learn about the amazing power of cord blood stem cells, how the cord blood collection process works, and why many medical professionals agree that banking your baby’s cord blood today could be one of the most important decisions you make for your family.
And, did you know that valuable stem cells are not only found in cord blood; they’re also found in the umbilical cord tissue? That's why ViaCord also offers expecting parents the option to save the stem cells extracted from the surrounding umbilical cord tissue. Learn more about cord tissue stem cell banking and ViaCord's COMPLETE NEWBORN STEM CELL PACKAGE.