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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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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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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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should we bank our baby's cord blood?
With a new baby on the way, many expectant parents spend hours planning for their child’s future - from choosing an infant car seat to starting a 529 plan. It’s natural to focus on security and ...
www.thecradle.com/cordbloodbanking
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Upside: Helpful advice and tips on the pros and cons of cord blood banking
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Pros and Cons of Storing Cord Blood
Due to latest research findings, medical promises and increased awareness more and more people are inclined to storing Cord Blood of their newborns.
www.cordbloodfacts.com/Pros-Cons-Cord-Blood.asp
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Upside: Detailed article discussing storage of cord blood; helpful additional links on the left hand side
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Umbilical Cord Blood Donation: Pros & Cons
There's a lot of hype about donating umbilical cord blood. Companies play on parental fears to get you to spend money on this service. So what's the real deal?
health.yahoo.com/experts/pregnancy/763/umbilical-cord-blood-donation-pros-amp-cons/
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Upside: Helpful information on considering cord blood conation
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