Although cord blood storage is still a relatively new process, I hear about many families looking into it these days. I can see that the benefits of cord blood storage are especially important for families that have a heritage of mixed ethnicities. Unlike bone marrow transplants, cord blood can be a suitable transplant for people of all genetics. Families with a history of certain conditions also stand to benefit from cord blood storage, and if your doctor knows your family’s history you will likely be encouraged to consider the benefits of cord blood.
For effective storage and development, cord blood stem cells must be banked using a cord blood program such as Insception Lifebank. The cord blood collection process is painless, poses no risk to you or your baby’s health, and in no way interferes with your baby’s birth.
Great news - to help make the cost a little easier for you, Insception is offering $100 coupons for its cord blood storage services, which you can redeem by registering with the Insception Lifebank cord blood program. Very easy to do - all you need to provide to obtain a coupon is your name and your baby’s due date (this is so the storage facility has time to reserve a spot for your cord blood sample). Your coupon is then personalized using your expected due date, which also sets an expiration date for 10 days after the scheduled birth, so in other words, if you do get the coupon, make use of it sooner than later.
Cord blood is a rich source of viable stem cells which are used in clinical trial tests for advancements in possible treatments of several conditions. Cord blood stem cells have been used to test potential new treatments for conditions such as Type 1 Diabetes, cerebral palsy, autism, spinal cord injuries and dozens of others. It's a big decision to make as part of your birthing plan, which ever way you decide is best for your family, I am happy we have these options in Canada available to us.
Did you consider storing cord blood as part of your birthing plan?
I was compensated for this sponsored post made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. Coupons for this promotion are available to Canadian residents only. American registrations are welcome but unfortunately do not qualify for the coupons.
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