Cord Blood, also known as Umbilical Cord Blood, is the blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after the birth of the baby. Cord Blood is generally collected after the delivery but prior to the expulsion of the placenta. Patients are asked to sign a consent form. And Cord Blood is collected within the first five minutes of birth if the parents have signed up for it. Since Cord Blood is collected post-delivery, it is generally considered harmless for both mother & child.
Cord blood, or placental blood, is the blood left behind in a baby's umbilical cord after it's been cut. This blood contains many types of stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells — which have the capacity to turn into any other kind of blood and immune system cells.
A. Yes, since the umbilical cord is cut only after the baby is born, it is meant for both. The process is safe and harmless. However, caution is always advised.
A. It is always advisable to speak to your doctor or caregiver before taking any such decision, even if you have decided to store it in a private bank.
A. There are multiple options for storing Cord Blood. It can be public cord banks, private cord banks, and direct donation banks.
A. No, there is absolutely no pain involved as the blood is harvested when the umbilical cord is cut. However, we would always advise you to check and confirm all the processes and procedures with your doctors and take personal advice.