Disclaimer

Banking cord blood does not guarantee that the cells will provide a cure or be applicable for every situation. For inherited genetic conditions, the child will not be able to use his or her own stem cells. A matched sibling's stem cells would be the first choice. Like all medical procedures, therapies utilizing cord blood involve risk, which should be discussed with the treating physician. Treatment for brain injury and juvenile diabetes is experimental and currently requires the use of your own cells. Medical treatments using family banked cord tissue are in early research and are not available today; there is no guarantee that therapies will be developed in the future. Source for Ob/Gyn claim: Blind survey, GfK Market Measures, 4/07, funded by CBR.

While it is the intention of this site to provide information and data from well-respected experts in the fields of stem cell science, collection, processing, banking, and transplantation, it is important to note that the information provided is for educational purposes and should not be used for diagnosing or treating health problems or diseases. It is not a substitute for professional care, and you should consult your physician if you have specific concerns.