Cord Blood Banking - Wonders of Life Sciences

We opted for Cordlife for cord blood banking. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) contains a rich source of haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). These have the unique ability to differentiate into specialised cells, including the various types of cells in the blood; red blood cells for transporting oxygen, white blood cells for protecting the body against infection and platelets for clotting the blood. Because of this, HSCs are essential in regenerating the body’s blood and immune systems.
We heard about a couple who managed to save their boy from life threatening leukemia by having another baby and using the cord blood to transplant to her brother. It was an exact match and the boy has then recovered.
Umbilical cord blood transplants are rapidly being recognised as one of the most efficient and effective methods of stem cell therapy.
We chose to store Russell's umbilical cord blood, as an insurance for future medical treatments.
Figured life sciences would advance enough for the cord blood to be amplified and be useful enough to treat more conditions and potentially even others in the family.