Cord Blood Stem Cells Information

How is cord blood banking done? I'm doing a research paper on cord blood banking. Does anyone know of any websites that describe how cord blood banking is done? Thanks!

What is the best deal on cord blood banking? We're pretty sure we want to bank our baby's cord blood. Any BTDT moms who have already done this? Who is the best? Who should we go with? Any links or advice would be helpful. TIA!

Did you opt for cord blood banking? How much did it cost and which company did you use? My doctor said we need to decide whether we want to save our baby's cord blood when it is born. Did you opt to do this, and how much did it cost? There are about 9 companies to choose from, how did you choose? Why did you decide to do it?? (Looking for people with personal experience on this one. Thank you!!)

Does any 1 actually do cord blood banking? They send me these things all the time on cord blood banking, and it's like $20,000 to do it! I could buy a car or even a house for that! Is it really worth it? And does anyone actually do it? Have you or have you heard of anyone who has? If yes, why? To KevtheKat: I said cord-blood banking, not spem banking you dumb-ass!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of umbilical cord blood banking?

Tax Question: Does anyone know if fees paid in connection with Cord Blood banking are tax deductible? Well, it's not ... I don't know how to explain it, what it is is the collection of stem cells from a newborn's umbilical cord. It is saved and stored in a cryogenic type freezer for future use in case of certain types of cancer and other illnesses. My medical expenses did exceed 7.5% of our income last year, and that's why I am enquiring about this, it is almost $2000, and it could improve the outcome of our return :) It's worth a shot. Thanks for trying :)

does it cost anything to do cord blood banking? only for people who have done it and know for sure please. thanks!

cord blood banking question please read? im about to have a baby in less than two weeks and i want to save my babys cord blood but i dont really have all that much money at this time and i know its costs alot..if you have done cord blood banking how much did it cost you and how much was the down payments and stuff like that????

Have you heard of umbilical cord blood banking? Would you do it? or it's just all business?

Anyone know of any Cord Blood Banking places in Northern Ireland? Or how I could find out? I'm due my second baby in November and would like to save the cord blood from this baby as I keep hearing how important and helpful it could be in years to come in fighting against fetal diseases.

Is money in cord blood banking worth spent?which bank do you prefer to be best.? i have just 20 days left for my scheduled c-sec and i am kind of undecided as few banks fee schedule that i saw makes me think its really expensive.

How do I donate to a public cord blood bank? I am due in about 4 weeks, and have been interested in Cord Blood Banking for research developement purposes. All of the private banks cost to much (insurance will not cover it) and most of the time it is held for your personal use, not to be used for research or to help others in need. I want to donate my baby's cord blood to a public bank (which is free and gets used to help others in need and/or for research). I have come up against a brick wall when trying to find a way to donate as there are no public banks in my area. Does anyone know of a way to donate to a public bank if it is out of your area? If you know of any that are in the central valley of California that would be helpful as well.

Is anyone doing cord blood banking? What is the best cord blood bank? Was it a good investment for anyone who has done it? Basically, anything you can tell me about it, I would love to know. Thank you.

Is anyone considering Cord Blood Banking? Hi pg ladies! Is anyone else considering cord blood banking?

Questions about Cord Blood Banking? I want to save my baby's cord blood but I want to find that cheapest way. I heard that my doctor can take it and the blood bank can come pick it up from the hospital and I dont have to go through a third party like Viacord for more money? How long in advance to I have to pay for it and is it a hard process?

Any recommendation for cord blood banking company? Has anyone used Viacord?

opinions on cord blood banking? i'm 21 weeks pregnant with twins. my husband and i were looking into cord blood banking and i was wondering what other's thought about it. my doctor said that if the child gets a disease that the stem cells in the cord blood would already be bad. would it make more sense to just wait and if something does happen, just get pregnant again and bank that child's cord blood? would you have it done? have you had it done? if not, why? thanks!

What do yout think about cord blood banking of the child? Which banks are most reputable?

cord blood? just wondering how many new parents went with cord blood banking, and if you did are you happy with your decision?

What is cord blood banking about? i dont understand what it is. i am almost 8 months pregnant and keep having people tell me about it but i am not sure what it is exactly.

Cord Blood Banking? Is anyone thinking about cord blood banking? It will cost us money for them to do it but it seems every where I turn I either see advertisements for it or posters. Of course that could be cause I'm reading pregnancy magazines hahaha. I don't think we are going to do it but supposedly you can donate the cord blood for other people to use if they need it.

Stem cell cord blood banking companies.? It's been 5 years since I have the service with a cord blood banking company. Every year, they never sent me any invoices, I had to call them and paid over the phone by credit card before and around my son's birthday. My friend who has the same service but from a different cord blood banking company told me that she receives invoices once a year. At first I thought maybe because I called ahead (before my son's birthday) hence they hadn't sent the invoice yet. However, this year, I have forgotten about it, my son's birthday has passed for almost a month now, I still received no invoice. How do I verify if the company does not misuse the cord blood if they don't even bother to send me an invoice? Is the company trying to void the service so they can use the cord blood for their own research? Is there a government institution that controls cord blood banking companies where I could file a complaint or utter my concerns regarding the company?

Cord blood banking- yes or no? I am currently about to deliver any day now. During my entire pregnancy, we have read about cord blood banking and ultimately decided that we should do it. We ordered the kit and have it ready to go with us to the hospital. Then a few days ago, we watched something on good morning America and it basically told you that the cord blood companies tell you only what they want you to believe and that its not all that wonderful. They said that basically you are banking on the fact that the childs cord blood that you bank is GOOD blood, incase a later sibling or family member needs it, in which there will be a 25% chance of a match. That is NOT what the cord blood companies say, so we are not sure what to do now. We asked our doctor and he basically said that he has relatives who have done it, but he hasnt done it, and he most likely would not do it now if he were to have another child. Basically, if the doctor says he wouldnt do it, is it really wonderful? Has anyone out there done it? Does anyone have any information or review websites I can look at? What are all of your opinions on the topic? Should I cancel it and pay the $150 cancellation fee, or go ahead with the process? We are so confused now! Thanks!

Cord blood banking? Help? we are having a baby boy in march and have the financial means to do cord blood banking. do you think that it is a good idea or another fad.. please give us your imput

Cord Blood Banking Question...? I am seriously considering stem cell and cord blood banking for my baby. What are your thoughts on it (pros and cons etc) and for those who have this... what company do you think is best to use?

Cord blood banking. Neocells? Did any of you use the Neocells cord blood banking. Do you have any reviews? Are they reliable? They have a promotion going on right now for $995 and I would like to know if the company is good or not.

Anyone knows how much is to purchase a Cord Blood Banking ? More or less!!

Cord Blood Banking for Free? Dh and I have started to research cord blood banking and we found this program where they will let you privately bank for free. I haven't heard too much about this before. Has anyone else heard about it? Here's the link to the program: http://cordblood.com/newborn/?id=000667

cord blood banking...is it worth it??? i'm 25 weeks preggy ...although it still weeks away before my delivery date, i would like to know any positive or negative comments on cord blood banking...thanks.

Can anyone recommend a good cord blood bank? We are looking through information for various companies, but there are so many out there, it's difficult to make a decision. Do you have any experience good or bad with any of the Cord Blood Banks in the US?

Has anyone heard of this type of cord blood donation? My hospital gives me the option of donating cord blood. This is apparently different from cord blood banking since the cord blood can be used by anyone and it is free. I had my daughter's cord blood donated at her birth (thought, why not?) And am planning to donate my son's cord blood at his birth. Does anyone know how long the cord blood would be stored and if there is a chance your own child can use it?

Christianity and Blood Cord banking? Im a Christian and pregnant with my first child. Ive been thinking about blood cord banking and whether or not it would be TRUSTING God with the health of your child by only relying on His power by not getting banking or PLAYING God by banking the blood....im interested to hear what other CHRISTIANS have to say about this. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE SOME SARCASTIC ANSWER as this is very important to me. Thanks.

Is anyone planning on banking umbilical cord blood? I'm confused about which company to go with. Any FACTS or informed opinions you have about Viacord or CBR appreciated!

Why are parents banking umbilical cord blood? And should one think about offering it for research? *Detailed explanation please?

Where can I find out about donating cord blood? My husband and I were discussing cord blood banking and came across the idea of donating the blood for use where it is already needed instead of keeping it for personal use that might never be needed. Does anyone know where we can find info on this? Has anyone else done this?

What do you think about cord blood banking???

Banking cord blood? I was just curious as to how many other parents banked their childs cord blood?..I banked my daughters about 6 months ago and was wondering if I should bank my other childs when I have one?..I know they say it can be used to treat alot of diseases and that its good to have but I was just wondering how many actually do this?

Why would cord blood banking be some thing I need to think about? http://www.yourchildrennaturaly.com? I found out that babies need the blood in the cord at http://www.yourchildrennaturally.com

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking suggestions...? I've been researching Viacord, Cryo-cell, CBR, and Family Cord Blood Services. I can't seem to decipher which one is the best and most trustworthy. I don't want to base it on price. They're all similar but some experienced testimonials would help too.

cord blood? anybody here has even benefited from cord blood banking?

umbilical cord blood banking? has anyone done this, i would like to know the advantages, disavantages, cost, (in california) and any other information you can give me...thanks!

Cord Blood Banking? Hello! I have a question about Cord Blood Banking. Have you done it? If so, which co. have you used? Thank you!

Umbilical Cord Blood banking in Greece? Does anyone know of any UCB banks in Greece? Any experience you had with them/positive or negative? I appreciate all the responces

cord blood banking in canada? I am wondering how much it costs to do this is Canada if anyone knows

I am 25 weeks pregnant and want to do the cord blood banking. Anyone have any advice on who the best one is.? Price is not an issue. We just want to go with the best company.

Cord Blood Banking? I keep getting these pamphlets from ViaCord or something like that. can someone tell me what the deal is with Cord Blood banking and is it worth it? Thanks

cord blood banking... do you know a good site to research it? above google and wikepedia ofcourse.. thank you

Has anyone ever benefited from cord blood banking? Who did you bank with?

Have any got enrolled in cord blood banking. If yes, please let me know the details.?

Has anyone done cord blood banking when their baby was born? Which company did you use? Would you do it again?

cord blood banking....? What do you think about banking your babys cord blood, i know it can be very useful, should you need it, but do you think its worth the money?

Approx. how much is it for CORD BLOOD BANKING? Any good sites? Thanks.

Cord blood banking?? Is cord blood banking useful? Is it worth the money? If anyways has any input on it I would greatly apreciate it. Prices on the cord blood banking?

Is cord-blood banking useful nowadays?

what is cord blood banking?

Cord Blood Banking? Im 30 weeks pregnant, and lately ive heard alot about cord blood banking. Since im gettin close, i decided i better think about it. What exactly is it? How much does it cost?? What is it used for? If anyone could please help me out! Thanks so much!!

Cord Blood Banking? Ive been doing a lot of reading on this Cord banking thing.. has anyone else been doing some reading or had it done? Is it worth the price? It seems like it doesn't do that much good to me so far... Anyone have more info or a opinion?

Cord Blood Banking? Hi ..... does it make sense to bank in my 2nd baby's cord blood? I have already done so for my 1st! Am I being to kiasu if I do the same for my 2nd one? No known genetic blood related diseases in family history .....

Cord Blood Banking? We can't afford to bank the babies cord blood, but I know how beeficial it is. Is there some way I can donate it so even though we can't store it some other child could benefit?

Cord blood banking? I heard once that you could donate you cord blood to a public bank . Has anyone actually done this and if so how do you get that process started? To be more specific I was actually wondering about donating it to a public bank, not the private banks. With the public banks you can donate for free and it goes to anyone in need not just you or your family.

Cord Blood banking? Does anyone know how much it costs (approximately) to bank your baby's cord blood? How long is cord blood banking good for?

cord blood? Does anyone know how much it cost to bank cord blood? I am only 12 weeks pregnant but I figured the sooner I know more about it the sooner I can make a decision as to whether or not it is something I want to do and the more time I will have to save money. I know the initial fee will be over $1000 but I want to know how much over and how much the yearly fee will be. If you have banked cord blood please let me know how its actually done and if you have ever used it.

Cord Blood Banking? Opinions? Has anyone done this?

CBR Vs. Viacord - Cord Blood Banking? Does anyone has experience with either CBR or Viacord? Please share your experiences and tell us if you will choose them again in the future. Thanks!