Apr
28
2008
When you read the news you may have noticed that there are several new topics on cord blood banking. This is good news for those who may be suffering from a terminal illness that may be treatable with stem cells. Because cord blood is still in research status the possibility of curing an illness still has a slim chance but it is a chance that more people are taking.
In
Oklahoma a bill was passed that would allow a public umbilical cord bank in
Oklahoma. Soon families who have babies in
Oklahoma will have the opportunity to donate or bank the cord blood after the baby is born.
In
Vancouver is waiting for approval in June to begin a cord blood bank. Currently
Quebec is the only public cord blood bank but soon that may change.
Indiana is looking to open up a cord blood bank as well. This will allow cord blood banking to be an option for mothers in the state.
Currently there are still states that do not offer cord blood banking as an option. Hopefully that will change in the future and everyone will have the opportunity to save their own cord blood or donate it to save someone else.
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