Cord blood/stem cell banking?

torooji · April 2014

I'll admit, I've done very little research on this topic. I need to do more. At my 24 wk appointment yesterday my OB said that for the 28 wk appointment we'll get to watch a video and discuss our questions with her.

I know that I need to research the uses, benefits, etc. to know if it is worth it to us, but are there any specific questions I should ask about the bank? She gave me a form with the breakdown of costs so I assume that cost is associated with a specific bank... but from what I've read there are multiple private banks out there.

I have a genetic blood disorder that my husband isn't a carrier of, so most likely LO won't have any issues... but I know for sure I'd like to find out how saving her cord blood might help if she ends up with it too somehow.

kbrezie · April 2014

I plan on asking my doctor some questions on it today. I will post some info after my appointment.

linn1376 · April 2014

One thing I would ask specifically is about whether you can use cord blood from that baby for his/her own genetic disorder. I remember reading (from 3 years ago with my first) that if the child suffers from a genetic disorder, their own cord blood can not be used to help, but perhaps a siblings could. I am in no way an expert but I would recommend making sure you completely understand how the cord blood can be used and for what. It was this fact that helped me decide to just donate.

teachermommy2014 · April 2014

I posted about this last week. Here is a link. Hope it helps!

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12321750/cord-blood-banking#latest

torooji · April 2014

Thanks for the link! I've read a few sites that say cord blood banking/donating and delayed clamping are not mutually exclusive so I'll definitely need to ask my doctor about that.

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