Pregnant and Eager to Bank the Cord Blood? Here’s How to Choose the Right Cord Blood Bank

Umbilical cord blood has great potential and value. It contains stem cells that can grow into any cell your body needs, making it a great asset in treating several diseases. Research shows that cord blood stem cells are more beneficial in this respect than bone marrow cells or peripheral stem cells.1 
If you are pregnant and want to bank your baby’s cord blood, here’s all you need to know about choosing the right cord blood bank. 

How to choose your cord blood bank?

Here are a few important things to remember when deciding on a cord blood bank.

• How long have they been around? Cord blood banking is a time-crucial task, and a bank that has been doing this for a long time has everything in place to ensure seamless collection. 

• Understand their processing method and learn how many stem cells they can recover from the cord blood sample they get. You must be able to get the maximum number of stem cells from the sample to make the best of your opportunity. 

• The cost of the process is another important aspect. Both the stem cell extraction process and storage of the cells post-retrieval should be affordable. 

• A well-established, stable business is likely to remain in business years down the line when you may need the cord blood cell you saved away. A new cord blood bank is a risky proposition in this regard. 

• How many units has the cord blood bank released so far? This tells you how reputed and trusted the bank is and how many successful units they have handled through their years of service. In short, you can learn about their experience by seeking this information. 

Many cancers, metabolic ailments, blood disorders, and immunodeficiencies can be treated with stem cell therapy.2 But you must choose the right cord blood bank to ensure that you can utilize it when the need arises. Prioritize these aspects while making your decision.