Blood obtained from the umbilical cord immediately after delivery contains valuable stem cells. Those cells if properly stored can be used many years later to treat the above mentioned conditions. Having stored cord blood can make the difference between life and death for the individual affected by any of these conditions.

The decision regarding cord blood storage needs to be made during pregnancy and the arrangements completed prior to delivery.

The process of obtaining the blood is simple, painless (to both mother and infant) and safe. The blood is obtained from the placenta after the baby has been born and the cord has been clamped.