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Take it to the Bank

Should you store your baby's cord blood?

By Alice Lesch Kelly


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    African-Americans, Hispanics and other non-Caucasians are urged to donate cord blood to public banks because non-Caucasians have a harder time finding a donor match.
   If you opt to donate your baby's cord blood, contact a public blood bank by the 34th week of your pregnancy. You will fill out a questionnaire similar to one you receive when donating blood. The questionnaire will ask about your pregnancy and medical history. You'll also be required to sign a consent form. Cord-blood donations are collected in about 70 hospitals in the United States, and there are approximately 27 public cord-blood banks, 18 of which are networked with NMDP. Visit www.fitpregnancy.com/hospitals to find out if there is a participating hospital in your area. To learn more about cord-blood donation and whether there is a public cord-blood bank near you, contact NMDP at 800-627-7692 or www.marrow.org.

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Alice Lesch Kelly is a health and psychology writer and co-author of Conquering Infertility: Dr. Alice Domar's Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Coping with Infertility (Penguin Books, 2004).

User Comments:

  1. I stored at cord blood registry and have a code that saves $250. Use code M6212 online at cordblood.com and automatically save $250. This never expires. Every little bit helps!
    — CBR MOM
  2. Thanks CBR MOM! i used the code when i called. i spoke with Dominic at cord blood registry and i learned so much about this for my first child. he told me all the facts and that an informed decision is the best one. the data from research companies show that the need for stem cells increase yearly. you can do payment plans as well.
    — daisyloo
  3. We are proud Cord Blood Parents! We use Code M1971. You cxan register directly @ www.CordBlood.com, or call 888-932-6568 and use the code when you call.
    — Katy


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