4 Key Benefits of Private Cord Blood Banking

Since the time of pregnancy, there are a lot of things for soon to be parents to think about. And cord blood banking is one such thing which is on the minds of people when they plan to start their family. As a result the cord blood stem cell banks in India is also on the rise.

The stem cells collected from the cord are used in the treatment of various health problems such as autism, cerebral palsy, type 1 diabetes and so on. Even till today research is going on to know more about the uses of stem cells in the human body. Below are some of the benefits of private cord blood banking.

1. Easily accessible

Stem cells can be easily collected and preserved from various parts of the body. The blood found in umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn baby or the deciduous teeth of a child are some of the options from where stem cells can be easily collected. These stem cells can be used for the treatment of various diseases not just in your own family, but they can also be donated to the one in need.

2. Painless process

It is an entirely painless procedure to collect stem cells from a part of your body. Specialized kits are manufactured which store these cells and keep them free from contamination. These cells are stored at a certain temperature and can later be used for any sort of treatment or research purpose.

3. Widely used

Stem cells have the feature of self-renewal which makes them different from other body cells. These cells taken from a part of your body can be used for the treatment of various body parts. They can also be used for the treatment of people who are directly related to the donor's stem cells. Almost 80 different diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, etc can be treated by the use of these cells.

4. Safe

Before opting for any procedure in our body, the first thought that comes in our mind is of safety. The entire process of collection, as well as the use of these cells, is completely safe.

Conclusion

In comparison to public cord banking, private cord banking is a much better option as the offer stem cell banking exclusively for the personal use of donor or their relatives.  Secondly, these cells can be used in cases of emergency, and the donor doesn’t need to wait for a matching donor that can provide those cells for the treatment purpose.