Cord Blood Banking

Should you bank your baby's umbilical cord blood? Learn about cord blood banking, what it costs to store, the procedure for collection, and how it can help treat your baby should he become seriously ill in the future.

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The Cord Blood Controversy

Given the chance to freeze their newborn's own stem cells, more and more expectant parents are signing up with pricey cord-blood banks. But could these cells really save your child's life someday?
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How much do you know about banking your baby's cord blood? Take our quiz and find out!
Cord Blood Banking 101

To provide you with a clearer picture and help you make an educated choice about storing cord blood, we talked to a variety of experts to answer your common questions and concerns.

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