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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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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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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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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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Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
Review the pros and cons of banking your babys umbilical cord blood stem cells
pediatrics.about.com/od/cordbloodbanking/Umbilical_Cord_Blood_Banking.htm
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Upside: Links to many articles and cord blood resources
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Cord Blood Banking
Expecting parents are faced with a lot of important decisions before their baby is born.
pediatrics.about.com/od/agesandstages/i/cord_blood_bank.htm
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Upside: Short article on background and pros/cons
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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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