Umbilical Cord Blood Bank

How do I donate to a public cord blood bank? I am due in about 4 weeks, and have been interested in Cord Blood Banking for research developement purposes. All of the private banks cost to much (insurance will not cover it) and most of the time it is held for your personal use, not to be used for research or to help others in need. I want to donate my baby's cord blood to a public bank (which is free and gets used to help others in need and/or for research). I have come up against a brick wall when trying to find a way to donate as there are no public banks in my area. Does anyone know of a way to donate to a public bank if it is out of your area? If you know of any that are in the central valley of California that would be helpful as well.

Can anyone recommend a good cord blood bank? We are looking through information for various companies, but there are so many out there, it's difficult to make a decision. Do you have any experience good or bad with any of the Cord Blood Banks in the US?

Which equipments are used in a cord blood bank In any cord blood bank which equipments are used to store the cord blood??? What procedure do they conduct before storing the samples

Is a Cord Blood Bank a good idea/investment at birth? Has anyone ever done this and used it? Do you believe it is a good investment? My rate is $2k + $125/yr... I just feel that this is a little much and that if we eve needed to use it, it would be too difficult to pay for the medical procedure to "extract" the blood. Thoughts?

to bank cord blood or not?? does anyone know anything about banking cord blood cells? should i do it? any good websites out there that you know of that has info on it. has anyone done it themselves...stories please! thanks

Is money in cord blood banking worth spent?which bank do you prefer to be best.? i have just 20 days left for my scheduled c-sec and i am kind of undecided as few banks fee schedule that i saw makes me think its really expensive.

Donate cord blood or bank it? I suppose one would rather keep it incase their own child needs it in the future seeing as it's an exact match...... but the possibility of them needing it is low, and if you were to donate it and other people were donating it, then does that mean there would most likely be cord blood available from other people's donations if your kids need it in the future? What do you reckon? Has anyone banked or donated the cord blood? How much does it cost to bank it?

What is the best deal on cord blood banking? We're pretty sure we want to bank our baby's cord blood. Any BTDT moms who have already done this? Who is the best? Who should we go with? Any links or advice would be helpful. TIA!

how much does it cost to bank your childs cord blood? Is your childs blood banked?

How is cord blood banking done? I'm doing a research paper on cord blood banking. Does anyone know of any websites that describe how cord blood banking is done? Thanks!

Cord Blood Bank? Is anyone cosidering banking their cord blood? If you are, have you decided on a company? Heard anything about different companies or banking in general? I've seen banks with payment plans, and most cost between $1,200 and $2,100 to start, plus the $125 a year or so. But my biggest concern was what if they went out of business or something happened? That money could be put to other use. On the other hand, some things run on my maternal side (cancers and such), and I have NO idea who my father is, so who knows what history there is there? Some companies say that other close relatives (not just the baby) may be able to use the cells to treat some medical issues they have. All the annual storage fees I've seen are $100-$150, so I'm not sure where you're getting $1,000 a year for storage?

Has anyone heard of this type of cord blood donation? My hospital gives me the option of donating cord blood. This is apparently different from cord blood banking since the cord blood can be used by anyone and it is free. I had my daughter's cord blood donated at her birth (thought, why not?) And am planning to donate my son's cord blood at his birth. Does anyone know how long the cord blood would be stored and if there is a chance your own child can use it?

Did you opt for cord blood banking? How much did it cost and which company did you use? My doctor said we need to decide whether we want to save our baby's cord blood when it is born. Did you opt to do this, and how much did it cost? There are about 9 companies to choose from, how did you choose? Why did you decide to do it?? (Looking for people with personal experience on this one. Thank you!!)

have you ever heard of cord blood bank for babies? if so can you used the cord blood to do a blood test

Where can I find out about donating cord blood? My husband and I were discussing cord blood banking and came across the idea of donating the blood for use where it is already needed instead of keeping it for personal use that might never be needed. Does anyone know where we can find info on this? Has anyone else done this?

Why bank your babies blood cord? I am pregnant with my first baby, and in magazines I read a lot of advertisements on banking your child's umbilical cord. Could someone explain the purpose of this. Is this to help in regards to stem cell research? What would be the plus side to donating? Why would some people decide not to do this? I just have no idea, what the purpose is and would like to make an informed decision. Some of your answers stated that it is costly to bank the blood rather then donate? Although money is no issue when it comes to my babies health, how much does it cost to bank it?

Has anyone ever benefited from cord blood banking? Who did you bank with?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of umbilical cord blood banking?

does any one have a personal experience in using a cord blood bank? Please share it.?

Tax Question: Does anyone know if fees paid in connection with Cord Blood banking are tax deductible? Well, it's not ... I don't know how to explain it, what it is is the collection of stem cells from a newborn's umbilical cord. It is saved and stored in a cryogenic type freezer for future use in case of certain types of cancer and other illnesses. My medical expenses did exceed 7.5% of our income last year, and that's why I am enquiring about this, it is almost $2000, and it could improve the outcome of our return :) It's worth a shot. Thanks for trying :)

Does any 1 actually do cord blood banking? They send me these things all the time on cord blood banking, and it's like $20,000 to do it! I could buy a car or even a house for that! Is it really worth it? And does anyone actually do it? Have you or have you heard of anyone who has? If yes, why? To KevtheKat: I said cord-blood banking, not spem banking you dumb-ass!

umbilical cord blood bank? Do you believe this is a good thing?

Did you or anyone you know actually use the banked cord blood after birth and for what situation was it used?

does it cost anything to do cord blood banking? only for people who have done it and know for sure please. thanks!

best cord blood bank?

has anybody experienced a real life case who was administered banked "cord-blood"? cord blood is an insurance for genetic disorders like thalassemia, cancers, etc. A newly born baby's umblical cord blood is drawn within 10 mins of the baby being born. Thereafter this blood is banked in special blood banks to facilitate the collection of properly matched bone marrow, etc.

Is anyone planning on banking umbilical cord blood? I'm confused about which company to go with. Any FACTS or informed opinions you have about Viacord or CBR appreciated!

Why are parents banking umbilical cord blood? And should one think about offering it for research? *Detailed explanation please?

Cord Blood Bank??? Has anyone did the Cord Blood Bank thing?? I'm just reading on it.. I'm 30 weeks pregnant. How much did it cost to do that?

Does anyone know the address of blood cord / placenta bank in Singapore and how much is it cost ? Thanks?

Banking cord blood? I was just curious as to how many other parents banked their childs cord blood?..I banked my daughters about 6 months ago and was wondering if I should bank my other childs when I have one?..I know they say it can be used to treat alot of diseases and that its good to have but I was just wondering how many actually do this?

cord blood? Does anyone know how much it cost to bank cord blood? I am only 12 weeks pregnant but I figured the sooner I know more about it the sooner I can make a decision as to whether or not it is something I want to do and the more time I will have to save money. I know the initial fee will be over $1000 but I want to know how much over and how much the yearly fee will be. If you have banked cord blood please let me know how its actually done and if you have ever used it.

Cord Blood Banking? Hi ..... does it make sense to bank in my 2nd baby's cord blood? I have already done so for my 1st! Am I being to kiasu if I do the same for my 2nd one? No known genetic blood related diseases in family history .....

Looking for recommendations on Cord Blood Banks in Canada? Can anyone provide us their review or feedback of the various cord blood banks in Canada? We are trying to make a decision on which company to use. Thank you

Is anyone doing cord blood banking? What is the best cord blood bank? Was it a good investment for anyone who has done it? Basically, anything you can tell me about it, I would love to know. Thank you.

Cord Blood Banking for Free? Dh and I have started to research cord blood banking and we found this program where they will let you privately bank for free. I haven't heard too much about this before. Has anyone else heard about it? Here's the link to the program: http://cordblood.com/newborn/?id=000667

Have you heard of umbilical cord blood banking? Would you do it? or it's just all business?

Cord Blood Banking? We can't afford to bank the babies cord blood, but I know how beeficial it is. Is there some way I can donate it so even though we can't store it some other child could benefit?

Cord blood banking? I heard once that you could donate you cord blood to a public bank . Has anyone actually done this and if so how do you get that process started? To be more specific I was actually wondering about donating it to a public bank, not the private banks. With the public banks you can donate for free and it goes to anyone in need not just you or your family.

Questions about Cord Blood Banking? I want to save my baby's cord blood but I want to find that cheapest way. I heard that my doctor can take it and the blood bank can come pick it up from the hospital and I dont have to go through a third party like Viacord for more money? How long in advance to I have to pay for it and is it a hard process?

What is the best umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company? Please only answer IF you or someone you know has banked their babies cord blood.

Cord Blood banking? Does anyone know how much it costs (approximately) to bank your baby's cord blood? How long is cord blood banking good for?

Anyone know of any Cord Blood Banking places in Northern Ireland? Or how I could find out? I'm due my second baby in November and would like to save the cord blood from this baby as I keep hearing how important and helpful it could be in years to come in fighting against fetal diseases.

Stem cell cord blood banking companies.? It's been 5 years since I have the service with a cord blood banking company. Every year, they never sent me any invoices, I had to call them and paid over the phone by credit card before and around my son's birthday. My friend who has the same service but from a different cord blood banking company told me that she receives invoices once a year. At first I thought maybe because I called ahead (before my son's birthday) hence they hadn't sent the invoice yet. However, this year, I have forgotten about it, my son's birthday has passed for almost a month now, I still received no invoice. How do I verify if the company does not misuse the cord blood if they don't even bother to send me an invoice? Is the company trying to void the service so they can use the cord blood for their own research? Is there a government institution that controls cord blood banking companies where I could file a complaint or utter my concerns regarding the company?

cord blood banking question please read? im about to have a baby in less than two weeks and i want to save my babys cord blood but i dont really have all that much money at this time and i know its costs alot..if you have done cord blood banking how much did it cost you and how much was the down payments and stuff like that????

Cord Blood Banking? Is anyone thinking about cord blood banking? It will cost us money for them to do it but it seems every where I turn I either see advertisements for it or posters. Of course that could be cause I'm reading pregnancy magazines hahaha. I don't think we are going to do it but supposedly you can donate the cord blood for other people to use if they need it.

cord blood banking....? What do you think about banking your babys cord blood, i know it can be very useful, should you need it, but do you think its worth the money?

Cord Blood Banking? Hello! I have a question about Cord Blood Banking. Have you done it? If so, which co. have you used? Thank you!

If i banked the cord blood from my first born...? and i am having another child from a different father, should I bank this child's cord blood also?

Any recommendation for cord blood banking company? Has anyone used Viacord?

opinions on cord blood banking? i'm 21 weeks pregnant with twins. my husband and i were looking into cord blood banking and i was wondering what other's thought about it. my doctor said that if the child gets a disease that the stem cells in the cord blood would already be bad. would it make more sense to just wait and if something does happen, just get pregnant again and bank that child's cord blood? would you have it done? have you had it done? if not, why? thanks!

Is anyone considering Cord Blood Banking? Hi pg ladies! Is anyone else considering cord blood banking?

What do yout think about cord blood banking of the child? Which banks are most reputable?

Cord Blood Banking Question...? I am seriously considering stem cell and cord blood banking for my baby. What are your thoughts on it (pros and cons etc) and for those who have this... what company do you think is best to use?

Cord Blood Banking? I keep getting these pamphlets from ViaCord or something like that. can someone tell me what the deal is with Cord Blood banking and is it worth it? Thanks

Cord blood banking? Help? we are having a baby boy in march and have the financial means to do cord blood banking. do you think that it is a good idea or another fad.. please give us your imput

Cord blood banking?? Is cord blood banking useful? Is it worth the money? If anyways has any input on it I would greatly apreciate it. Prices on the cord blood banking?

Cord Blood Banking? Im 30 weeks pregnant, and lately ive heard alot about cord blood banking. Since im gettin close, i decided i better think about it. What exactly is it? How much does it cost?? What is it used for? If anyone could please help me out! Thanks so much!!

Cord blood banking. Neocells? Did any of you use the Neocells cord blood banking. Do you have any reviews? Are they reliable? They have a promotion going on right now for $995 and I would like to know if the company is good or not.

Christianity and Blood Cord banking? Im a Christian and pregnant with my first child. Ive been thinking about blood cord banking and whether or not it would be TRUSTING God with the health of your child by only relying on His power by not getting banking or PLAYING God by banking the blood....im interested to hear what other CHRISTIANS have to say about this. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE SOME SARCASTIC ANSWER as this is very important to me. Thanks.