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1. The use of stem cells
(Birth/Stem cells)

... and the fact that the umbilical cord is a rich source of stem cells that has encouraged private cord blood bank to offer frozen storage of these cells from umbilical cord blood. Most private cord blood ...

2. Cord Blood Banking
(Birth/Stem cells)

... and mature into any type of blood cell as baby grows, just like bone marrow cells. These cells are preserved in a storage facility, ready for use when needed. Stem cells can be used in transplants to ...

3. What is Cord Blood and Can it Help Your Baby?
(Child care/Baby safety)

... bone marrow for use in transplants. Is cord blood preservation and storage economically feasible though? That remains to be seen. Although the likelihood of one ever having to use the cord blood is remote, ...