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Something to think about.

bannedmonkeybannedmonkey
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I recently looked into Cord Blood Banking. I wanted to let everyone on here know (if you didn't already) that I have seen quotes from $900 to $1500! I had NO IDEA it would be so much money.

If this is something that's important to you, it's something to start thinking about now and to maybe start saving for.

I think DH and I are going to go the donation route instead, but I just thought I'd mention the cost for those of you that hadn't researched it yet.

(Oh and many insurance companies offer money off. Mine gives a $250.00 discount).

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  • Mrs. BZMrs. BZ
    I'll keep this in mind. I had no idea it was that much.
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  • OneDayAtaTimeX87OneDayAtaTimeX87 member
    Wow. I knew it was expensive but had no idea it was that much! Thank you very much for the heads up :)
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  • candy_mandy85candy_mandy85 member
    wow!! That is a lot
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  • MamaMehlMamaMehl

    I would really recommend doing lots of research before making a decision about pursuing cord blood banking. 

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  • sazzettesazzette
    I actually thought it was more. We are doing our research about it.
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  • 2becomes32becomes3
    Isn't there a reoccurring fee as well?  (monthly/quarterly/annual)
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  • Kie310Kie310 member

    I have already come to understand this is an expense we can't really take on - but I'm seriously thinking about donating.

     

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  • HyfagalHyfagal member
    I was thinking it was much more expensive as well. Thanks for the info.
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  • MrsCarroll.6-10-07MrsCarroll.6-10-07 member

    It can be as high as $2000-2500 at some places. There is a monthly/quarterly/yearly storage fee also. Usually around $30-50 a year. (This is what my OB nurse told me though.)

    I was going to do it...but then found out the cost and though maybe I'll just donate it instead. I am still researching our options. We have a little bit to decide. 

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  • bannedmonkeybannedmonkey
    imageMrsCarroll.6-10-07:

    It can be as high as $2000-2500 at some places. There is a monthly/quarterly/yearly storage fee also. Usually around $30-50 a year. (This is what my OB nurse told me though.)

    I was going to do it...but then found out the cost and though maybe I'll just donate it instead. I am still researching our options. We have a little bit to decide. 

    That's right! I totally forgot about the storage fee! I even saw one as high as $100.00 per year.

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  • sare_bearsare_bear
    It comes out to around $4,000 if you pay for it until your child is 21.  After that they (your child) resume the responsibility of paying for it.
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  • EsteneEstene
    That is interesting...I didnt think it would be that costly!
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