What is Cord Blood Banking?

After visiting the very friendly staff at Family Cord Blood Services in Los Angeles, we have learned a great deal about cord blood banking and why parents should consider saving and storing umbilical cord blood.

From the moment we walked into their facilities we felt right at home.

We were given a wonderful tour of the facilities which they offer and encourage to anyone thinking about cord blood banking.

Cord blood banking is the collection and storing of your baby's umbilical cord blood stem cells. 

Cord blood is collected after the delivery of your baby. 

You are supplied with the kit prior to entering the hospital and your healthcare provider will collect the blood for you. 

The kit is then picked up by a courier and taken directly to the laboratory to be processed and stored. 

Your baby's cord blood stem cells are a perfect match for your child should anything happen in the future and could possibly help other family members too. 

Cord blood is currently used to treat conditions including:

• Anemias
• Immune disorders
• Leukemia
• Various malignancies
• Lymphomas
• Genetic disorders

Cord blood banking is a very personal choice and there are many different companies offering this service. 

In order to make an informed choice, spend some time researching cord blood banking, visit facilities, and talk with your doctor and other experts about this service. 

The staff at Family Cord Blood Services are available to answer any questions that you may have about cord blood banking.

There is no hard sell, only lots of good information to educate you on cord blood banking and to help you make an informed decision.

You can find out more about Family Cord Blood Services at www.FamilyCordBloodServices.com or call 800.400.3430