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First off, what is cord blood? Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and the placenta that follows birth. Why would you store you baby’s blood in a cord blood bank? To simplify, the cord blood of your baby provides a source of stem cells, which are genetically important to your baby. In the past the umbilical cord was discarded. Now, blood in collected after your baby’s birth to help someone that is in a dire situation.

How much does cord blood banking cost? The prices for cord blood bank cost will vary typically on numerous factors. The average fees will be from $900 to $1200 and annual storage fees will be $100. Not all storage facilities are the same. Some storage facilities offer prepaid plans at discount prices and monthly payment plans. If you do choose to use a cord blood banking be sure it is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).

Cord blood can be used to help improve’s some else’s life. There are various cord blood banks all over the New York area waiting for your donation. You can donate your baby’s blood in a public cord blood bank for free. When you donate it to a public facility the blood can be used for anyone who needs it at that given time.

Before you give birth to your new born baby decide what options you will consider regarding the cord blood. You can do nothing and discard the umbilical. You can store it and potentially change your baby’s or a strangers life for the better. There is a saying “better safe then sorry” and that can apply here. Maybe a family member will be in a need of treatment that will require cord blood transmission. Cord blood is a safe procedure you will never regret doing.