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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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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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Cord Blood Registry is the world leader in cord blood banking,
stem cell collection, processing, and storage Cord blood banking can help protect your family's health . Today, stem cells are being used to treat nearly 70 diseases , tomorrow countless more.
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Upside: Commerce site for private banking with good information
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Where to Donate Cord Blood
Donating cord blood is a generous gift from you and your baby that may change someone else's life.
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Upside: Information on where you can donate cord blood in the US with good links
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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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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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Pros and Cons of Banking Cord Blood
Many parents choose to bank cord blood from their newborn child to try to protect their future health.
www.minti.com/parenting-advice/83/Pros-and-Cons-of-Banking-Cord-Blood/
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Upside: Detailed information and advice on cord blood banking; helpful links at the bottom
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Choosing a private cord blood bank
How do I find a reliable private cord blood bank? What questions should I ask the banks I'm considering? Do you get what you pay for with private cord blood banks?
www.babycenter.com/0_choosing-a-private-cord-blood-bank_1354934.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on finding a blood bank including questions to ask
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CORD BLOOD BANKING
Most expectant couples are aware of the option of banking their baby's cord blood.
www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclopedia/C/Cord-Blood-Banking/
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Upside: Detailed explanation on cord blood banking with community comments
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