Cord blood is the blood that is left in the newborn’s umbilical cord which can be stored for future medical use. The cord blood consists of life-saving cells known as stem cells. These cells are very different from the developing stem cells.
When you file cord blood in the blood bank, it is deposited so that it can be used in the future. There are many different reasons why it's a good idea to save your child's cord blood.
Cord blood consists of essential cells, which help in the growth of the immune system for those who are ill. This blood is not only limited for the usage of your child but you can also use it for others who are suffering from the same situation and have the same blood group and tissues. However, cord blood banking is very expensive.
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