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Cord blood bank
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A cord blood bank is a facility which stores umbilical cord blood for future use. Cord blood, a precious resource physiologically tranfused from the placenta ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cord_blood_bank
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Upside: Reviews process, benefits and issues with cord blood banking
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Private cord blood banking: Is it for you?
What is private cord blood banking? How much do private cord blood banks charge? Should I store my baby's cord blood in a private bank? Do pediatricians and obstetricians recommend private cord blood ...
www.babycenter.com/0_private-cord-blood-banking-is-it-for-you_1369773.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on deciding to bank your baby's blood cord
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Banking Your Newborn's Cord Blood
On the day you deliver your baby, you'll probably be overcome with visions of your future with your child - first smiles and steps, birthday parties and sports events, and holidays and life ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/cord_blood.html
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Upside: Good article on pros-cons and decision making
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Cord blood banking: An overview
What is cord blood banking, and how is it done? Why is cord blood so valuable? What diseases can be treated with cord blood? Is cord blood the only source of stem cells? Are cord blood stem cells ...
www.babycenter.com/0_cord-blood-banking-an-overview_1362261.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on understanding cord blood banking and deciding if it is right for your
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Banking Your Baby's Cord Blood
The pros and cons, costs, and reasons behind saving your newborn's umbilical cord blood. If you're expecting a baby, you might have thought about umbilical cord blood - along with the many other ways ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/banking-your-babys-cord-blood
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Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on cord blood banking
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What are the Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Banking?
Pros- Parents who elect to preserve their newborn's umbilical cord blood through a private bank often find the cost reasonable and feel that it is a worthwhile medical choice to ensure their child's ...
blood-stem-cells.blogspot.com/2007/12/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-stem-cell.html
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Upside: Short posting discussing pros and cons of cord blood banking
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Cord Blood Banking - Should you bank your baby's umbilical cord
blood? Review the issue of whether or not you should bank your baby's umbilical cord blood in a private bank, such as Viacord or Cord Blood Registry.
pediatrics.about.com/od/agesandstages/i/cord_blood_bank_2.htm
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Upside: Very good overview of cord blood banking, pros and cons
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Cord Blood Banking
Over four million umbilical cords are thrown away each year in the United States shortly after the mother gives birth.
www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/cord_blood_banking.htm
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Upside: Good article on deciding on cord blood banking
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This web site explains the medical motivations for banking
umbilical cord blood, and the difference between public bank donation versus paying for private storage.
parentsguidecordblood.org/content/usa/start/index.shtml
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Upside: Very good information on understand cord blood banking
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DONATE CORD BLOOD
Umbilical cord blood donation can save critically-ill patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and more than 70 other diseases.
www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours/cord-blood-donation.htm
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Upside: Provides help to decide whether or not to donate cord blood
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