I figured there would already be a thread on this but if there is I can't find it..
So, has anyone given this any thought? Anyone planning on it? Definitely not? Why?
In true bump fashion...here's a list of what's been running through my head on it:
1- Obviously if LO or anyone else ever needs it, this is your only chance to save it.
2- The odds of someone in the family needing it and being able to use it are something like 1/5000 from what I've read.
3- Past childhood, there's a chance that there won't be enough for it to be therapeutic.
4- BUT, if it ever does become necessary, obviously none of the drawbacks matter.
5- It's expensive to collect initially ($1500-$2000-ish I think) but not so bad yearly after that ($150-ish?)
6- There are all kinds of new diseases and disorders and defects that they're looking into treating with stem cells but who knows how long it will be before it's approved as an actual treatment.
Has anyone done it for a previous LO?
Thoughts? Discuss...
Re: Cord Blood Banking
Feb. 2014 Moms January Siggy Challenge: Cute & Clumsy Animals
Maru!
After talking to MANY different docs (Ob, PCP, cancer docs, oncologists, pedi, endocrinologist, etc) we received 100% confirmation from them all that it was the right thing for US to do. Not saying it's right for everyone- as we chose not to do it with our first based on family history at that time.
But I would really encourage all who do not bank to please consider donation. I have a friend whose son who just received a cord blood transplant for AML this summer and his recovery has been absolutely miraculous.
Actually there are many reputable studies that endorse delayed clamping. But believe it or not, 60 seconds is actually considered delayed cord clamping - the recommendations are for one to three minutes. We waited a couple minutes with our daughter and will do it again with this baby.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263181.php