Family Cord Blood Banking

Family cord blood banking involves collecting and preserving the blood from a newborn's umbilical cord immediately after birth. This blood contains stem cells, which can develop into different types of blood cells and may be used in treating certain diseases like leukemia, lymphoma, and some inherited disorders. Banking can be done privately for exclusive family use or publicly available for anyone in need. The process is safe, painless, and typically performed right after delivery. While not guarantees of future treatment, stored cord blood potentially offers a valuable resource for medical therapies and family health.