What Is Cord Tissue Banking?
You’ve heard about storing the stem cells from umbilical cord blood, but what is cord tissue banking? It’s a way to preserve a resource with enormous potential.
Cord Tissue
How the Umbilical Cord Is Developed
Understanding how the umbilical cord is developed can help put in perspective why it’s such a suitable source for valuable young stem cells.
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3 Reasons to Bank Cord Tissue
Like cord blood banking, umbilical cord tissue can be collected at the time of birth in a way that is completely safe for mother and child. Cord tissue is a rich source of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). These MSCs differ from those obtained from cord blood, but they are just as valuable. High Reward of Banking Privately Banking your baby’s… Read More »3 Reasons to Bank Cord Tissue