Source: Tianjin cord blood hematopoietic stem cell Bank

With the increase of cord blood saving cases, more and more pregnant mothers began to pay attention to cord blood storage. Cord blood is not only a valuable life resource, but also an important means to treat many diseases. Today, we put together 10 frequently asked questions about cord blood storage to help you fully understand the mystery of cord blood.

1. The hematopoietic stem cells in cord blood can be used to treat a variety of blood and immune system diseases, such as leukemia, lymphoma, etc., and also have the potential to treat non-blood diseases such as diabetes, rheumatic immune diseases and cerebral palsy.

2. Storage of cord blood is necessary even if there is no history of heredity in the family, as most blood diseases are not genetic.

3. Generally speaking, pregnant women who are healthy and have no genetic history are suitable for cord blood storage, but pregnant women with certain diseases may not be suitable for storage.

4. The collection of cord blood is done after the baby is born and poses no risk to the mother or child.

5. Storage of cord blood for different children Even if a child in the family already has cord blood stored, separate storage is recommended for newborns because each person's genetic material is unique.

6. The hematopoietic stem cells in umbilical cord blood are not polluted by the environment, have high purity, are widely used, and are easy to access.

7. Under suitable conditions, cord blood can be stored for a long time, even beyond the life of a person, and it remains active after a long time of storage.

8. The difference between baby teeth and umbilical cord blood is derived from mesenchymal stem cells, which are different from hematopoietic stem cells in umbilical cord blood.

9. Even a small amount of cord blood is sufficient to meet most treatment needs and has shown good results in both children and adults.

10. Where Cord blood is stored Cord blood can be stored in public repositories, which serve everyone, or autologous repositories, which serve individuals or families.

To sum up: Understanding the importance and storage of cord blood is crucial for every expectant parent. I hope that through this article, you will have a more comprehensive understanding of cord blood. And make informed decisions. Umbilical cord blood is not only a precious gift for babies at birth, but also a possible life guarantee in the future.