Mike mentioned "Cord Blood" to me but I didn't know much about it. So, I did some research and found the following information on cordblood.com:
Your baby is born with a precious gift. Don't throw it away.
What is Cord Blood?
The blood that remains in your baby's umbilical cord after it has been cut is called cord blood which is rich in stem cells. These valuable cells which are genetically unique to your baby and family, can only be collected in the minutes after your baby's birth.
What is Cord Blood Banking?
Preserving your newborn's stem cells is called cord blood banking and allows you to have your baby's cord blood saved for potential medical uses to treat life-threatening diseases. If you do not choose to bank your baby’s cord blood, it will be discarded after birth.
How is Cord Blood Collected?
Cord blood banking involves several steps including collection, processing and storage. Cord blood collection is a simple, safe and painless procedure that usually takes less than five minutes and can be performed after vaginal or cesarean births. After your baby has been born and the cord has been clamped and cut, the blood will be drawn from the umbilical cord before it is discarded.
What Happens to the Cord Blood Collected After it's Collected?
After your baby's cord blood has been collected and sealed, the cord blood will then be transferred to a processing facility by private medical courier for processing and storage. Learn more about CBR's collection, processing and storage methods.
Information collected from Cord Blood Registry
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