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UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD:
Research has shown that umbilical cord blood, which in the past has been routinely discarded after a baby is born, is a valuable source of potentially life-saving stem cells.
After the birth of your baby, there is (on average) 60-180 ml of blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta. This cord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and stem cells.
Collection of cord blood is a safe and easy procedure that takes only minutes to complete. It does not interfere with the standard birthing practices of your caregiver or the institution where you will give birth.
While controversy continues to surround embryonic stem cell research, Cells for Life knows of no religious faith that has opposed the collection and storage of umbilical cord blood. (please see COLLECTION)
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