Storing cord blood can be a lifesaving investment, with statistics showing that one in every 217 persons1 may need a stem cell treatment in their lifetime. Stem cell transplants can be used to treat over 85 types of diseases2 , which include leukaemia, lymphoma, thalassemia, as well as certain metabolic and immunological disorders. Ongoing clinical trials are also underway to use cord blood to treat autism, Type 1 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injury and many more3 .
Cord blood is rich in Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) which play an important role in replenishing blood and regenerating the immune system. However, the odds of finding a match for a transplant within the same racial group is around 1 in 20,0004 . This is why storing your baby’s cord blood can…