Most people these days are
looking forward at the possibility of saving the new born umbilical cord in the
event that it might help the baby as well as any of the close family members in
treating the disease. Statistics carried
out by experts have shown that there is a high possibility that the baby will
need the stem cells of the umbilical cord than a close family member.
How
it operates
It is the process of obtaining as
well as storing the umbilical cord of the new born. It is the cord that is attached to the
bellies of the belly button of the placenta during pregnancy. It is basically the channel that provides
nutrients as well as oxygen to the fetus. Just until recently the placenta and
the umbilical cord were considered to be medical waste and could be disposed
after birth.
Uses
The stem cells that are often
harvested from the umbilical cord of a human being are used to treat infections
such as leukemia, brain injury as well as Alzheimer’s. The umbilical cord
basically is full of these precious cells. Others diseases that have been cured
through the use these stem cells include cerebral palsy.
Harvesting
process
The harvesting procedure is
rather a simple and painless procedure to both the mother as well as the child.
In case you need the services of stem
cell banking then you need to consult your physician and let them know as
early as possible. After the procedure cord blood banking company will come and
collect the umbilical cord. The banking of the cord blood can either be done
privately or publicly depending on the client’s request. Private banking
requires one to invest a small fee while public banking is free of charge.
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