Cord Blood Banks

Cord blood banks collect and store blood from a newborn's umbilical cord and placenta because it contains stem cells that can be used to treat certain medical conditions, like blood disorders and some cancers. The process involves collecting the cord blood after birth, testing and processing it, then storing it securely in a cryogenic storage facility for potential future medical use. This service offers families a way to preserve stem cells that might one day be vital for advanced treatments, either for the child or compatible relatives. Banks can be public (donated for global use) or private (stored for family use).