Is stem cell preservation important?

Preservation of stem cells is critical for both research and clinical application of stem-cell based therapies. The ability to preserve cells permits completion of quality and safety testing before use as well as transportation of the cells between the sites of collection, processing and clinical administration.

How long do fetal stem cells last?

The fetal cells have been found to stay in the mother’s body beyond the time of pregnancy, and in some cases for as long as decades after the birth of the baby. The mom’s cells also stay in the baby’s blood and tissues for decades, including in organs like the pancreas, heart, and skin.

Why should you store your baby’s stem cells?

Stem cells are an important treatment for many diseases, including cancer, blood disorders, and genetic and metabolic diseases. For many patients, umbilical cord stem cells are life-saving.

How long are stem cells good for?

Currently there is no use-by date for cord blood stem cells. Published research suggests that after 23 years of cryopreservation, cord blood stem cells show no degeneration. Comparatively, bone marrow and other human tissues and cells have been stored for decades and have remained viable.

When should stem cells be preserved?

If your family has a history of complex diseases, like: Alzheimer’s disease, Arthritis, Asthma, Heart disease and stroke, chances of your children inheriting them are higher. These life-threatening diseases can be cured with cord blood. All the more reason why you should opt for preservation of cord blood stem cells.

How much does stem cell preservation cost?

You will pay a starting fee of about $1,000 to $2,000, plus a storage fee of more than $100 a year for as long as the blood is stored. If you want to save the cord blood, you must arrange for it ahead of time.

Do babies get more genetics from Mom or Dad?

Genetically, you actually carry more of your mother’s genes than your father’s. That’s because of little organelles that live within your cells, the mitochondria, which you only receive from your mother.

Should you delay cutting the cord?

Research suggests delayed cord clamping is safe and beneficial for you and your baby. Both the WHO and ACOG recommend delayed clamping. Your doctor or midwife may clamp and cut the cord immediately after delivery unless you ask for delayed clamping.

How much does it cost to store baby stem cells?

It costs money to store your baby’s cord blood. Private banks charge about $1,000 to $2,000 to start. Then you must pay yearly storage fees for as long as the blood is stored. The storage fees cost more than $100 a year.

Should you preserve your baby’s Stem cells during pregnancy?

Before the birth of your baby you must decide about preserving your baby’s stem cells. The stem cells have the ability to divide and regrow into any type of cell of the human body. Also, clinical trials have approved that more than 80 diseases can be treated by the stem cells.

Can stem cells really save lives?

There’s no doubt stem cells can save lives. Cord blood is proving invaluable in treating blood ­cancers such as leukaemia, sickle cell ­anaemia and immune system ­failures. In these diseases, stem cells work faster and more ­effectively than bone marrow, which was ­previously the only option.

What are stem cells and how are they stored?

There are dozens of different stem cells. Those being stored are from cord blood and are “hematopoietic stem cells” or HSCs. They are found in adult bone marrow and make the blood cells in the body. So, the use is limited to the child getting leukemia or some other disease where part of the treatment is ablating the bone marrow.

Why choose cord blood stem cells for Your Baby?

Cord blood stem cells will always be a perfect match for your baby. There are no ifs or buts about this. Stem cells can help to repair or rebuild injured or damaged cells for your child and potentially other family members too. 2. Cord blood stem cells have potential sibling/family use.