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Guide to Enrolling for Cord Blood Banking

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Rachitaa Singh
Guide to Enrolling for Cord Blood Banking

So, you have made up your mind about banking your child’s umbilical cord blood, but are unsure of how to go about it? Well, enrolling for cord blood banking or newborn cord blood banking is not as complicated as it may seem initially. With proper knowledge, awareness and guidance, you can breeze through the newborn stem cell banking process.


Start Early

The ideal time to enroll for cord blood banking is the second trimester of pregnancy. First, you should discuss this with your doctor. After that, you should decide on the type of cord blood bank you want to go for. There are two types of cord blood banks—public and private cord blood banks. Consider the pros and cons of both before making a decision. You may even seek the advice of your doctor on this.


Research Cord Blood Banks

Once you decide on the type of bank you want associate with, thoroughly research your shortlisted bank options. If you have chosen a public cord blood bank then you must meet certain eligibility criteria to enroll there. Even some private banks have certain eligibility criteria which they’ll share with you once you contact them for newborn cord blood banking. They’ll also inform you about the process to be followed. To get started, visit their websites and book an appointment with the ones you like.


Compare Facilities

India has quite a few private cord blood banks and if you plan to go ahead with one of them to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood, then reach out to your preferred options or all of them and ask for their quotation. Most reliable private cord blood banks allow you to book an appointment online, and arrange for a free presentation to inform you about the details of cord blood banking. Once these cord blood banks take you through their facilities and services, compare them and choose the one you like the most.


Sign the Contract

Both public and private cord blood banks would ask you to sign a consent form before https://www.cordlifeindia.com/collectiong. In the case of private cord blood banks, you would also need to sign a contract and pay the fee to enroll. Ideally, you should finish the required paperwork in the second trimester of the pregnancy.


Get a Collection Kit

Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord in a particular kind of collection kit. The kit contains all the provisions needed to collect the blood after your baby is born. The kit is built especially so it protects the sample while it is transported to the bank. Even some hospitals have kits to collect umbilical cord blood. However, most cord blood banks prefer using their kit for sample collection. Cord blood banks provide collection kits that are built for baby stem cell collection and baby stem cell storage. Ideally, you should procure these collection kits 6 weeks before your delivery. Before enrolling with any cord blood bank please ask them about the transportation of the umbilical cord blood. Most private banks arrange for the collection and transportation. However, some don’t. You must confirm the arrangement before paying the fee.

 

Following these steps will ensure a stress-free and hassle-free cord blood banking process to secure your baby’s future.

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