Cord blood banking is a procedure in which cord blood — a rich source of stem cells is taken from a newborn’s umbilical cord after delivery and preserved for possible future use in a stem cell transplant. Collecting a baby’s cord blood poses few, if any, risks to either mother or baby.

1. What is Cord Blood Banking?
Is it better to use a public or private facility?
Cord blood banking is a procedure in which cord blood — a rich source of stem cells is taken from a
newborn’s umbilical cord after delivery and preserved for possible future use in a stem cell transplant.
Collecting a baby’s cord blood poses few, if any, risks to either mother or baby. If you’re considering
cord blood banking, the choice between a public and private facility is up to you.
If you’d like your baby’s cord blood to be available for research or public use, you might consider using a
public cord blood banking facility. Cord blood transplants from unrelated donors can be used to treat
many conditions, ranging from leukemia and various metabolic conditions to cerebral palsy. You won’t
be charged any fees to donate cord blood to a public bank. However, you may need to deliver your baby
at a hospital or other facility specifically equipped to handle public cord blood donations.
If you’re interested in preserving your baby’s cord blood for possible personal use, you might consider
using a private cord blood banking facility. This type of cord blood banking is more controversial. The
cost can be considerable, including an initial collection fee and ongoing maintenance fees — yet the
chance that your child will use his or her own banked cord blood in the future is remote. Also, should
your child need a stem cell transplant at some point, there’s no guarantee that his or her banked cord
blood will remain viable or be suitable for a transplant.
If a baby’s cord blood isn’t collected for preservation or research, it’s simply discarded.
If you’d like to know more about public cord blood banking or wonder whether private cord blood
banking would be a worthwhile investment for your family, consult your health care provider. He or she
can help you understand the options and make an informed decision.
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