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Have you ever thought about Cord Blood banking?

Cord Blood Banking is the new buzzword which is there in newspapers, TV, internet, articles, and magazines. It is a further advancement in the field of science that many medical experts have started suggesting to pregnant couples.   Curious expecting couples are nowadays looking to understand about umbilical cord blood banking and how it can be a significant step towards securing your family’s future. Many people have doubts about the technique and its effectiveness, but various studies and practical methods have proven that storing stem cells or cord blood can have a positive impact. In this technique cord blood is stored in the blood bank and can be released if required for any treatment. Specialized banks do this storage. Facts about Cord Blood Banking There is no risk associated with its storage and collection. Neither the mother nor the baby can be impacted with it. On the other hand, using peripheral or bone marrow blood cell collection has a

Blood bank for the umbilical cord

When the baby is born, and the umbilical cord is separated, the blood can accumulate. The segment cord is still in connection with the placenta. Stem cells from the blood of the remaining placenta and umbilical cord are known as " umbilical cord blood cells (UCB) ." This blood, which is of no use to the child or the mother, and has taken notice as a medical desecration for centuries, is one of the primary sources of stem cells. UCB stem cells are unique and have promising applications for the future. How are cells in the allogeneic system immature, causing a weakened donor-derived immune response, and therefore lower in GVHD incidence than other sources of bone marrow stem cells (or peripheral cells)? The collection method is risk-free and straightforward for the donor (child or mother). Nothing like the development of stem cells, these are not ethically controversial. Despite many advantages, umbilical cord stem cells have some limitations. It req