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Article: Preserving Cord Blood; Keeping Umbilical Cord Blood Can Help Save Lives
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- Sacramento Observer
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- July 20, 2005
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Sacramento Observer
07-20-2005
There is good news for many expectant families: Banking your baby's cord
blood stem cells could save a family member's life.
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta
following birth.
That blood is a rich source of stem cells genetically unique to your baby
and family.
Preserving your baby's cord blood is similar to taking out a biological
insurance policy for your family. Stem cells are used to treat cancer and
many other serious conditions.
Collecting the cord blood poses no risk to you or your baby.
Done immediately after birth, the procedure is quick, simple, safe, and
painless. Once collected, the stem cells can be stored for your ...