When it comes to parenting, we do all that we can to protect our children. We bundle them up when it is cold, or hold them when they cry. We take care of them when they are sick, which is usually treated with a trip to the doctor and maybe some medicine. But what happens if they get sick and a simple trip to the doctor does not cure it? There are some diseases and illnesses that occur without notice and we cannot protect the children from.  

When you deliver your baby, there is a choice that you may or may not be aware of that may save your child’s life in the future or a life of another child. This is the cord blood that can only be obtained when your baby is delivered. There are several different diseases and conditions that can be treated using the cord blood. These include 

• Sickle Cell Disease
• X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder
• Beta Thalassemia Major
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

There are many more diseases that can be saved if parents make the decision to save their cord blood.  

Cord blood can be banked immediately after obtaining it. There are several different banks all around the world. Donating cord blood is another option you have if you prefer not to save it for yourself. That is because there are so many things that doctors and scientists can do with cord blood that will greatly improve the future treatment of several diseases.  It does cost to bank your own cord blood. There are private banks and public banks that range greatly in price. You need to make sure that you understand all the requirements before you commit to any one. At www.cord-blood-banking.org you can find the answers to help you make the right decision for you.  

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