Why save Umbilical Cord Blood?

Why save umbilical cord blood? 100% match to the baby and 25% match to any of their siblings, used to treat over 85 diseases and health conditions, such as Leukaemia, Lymphomas, Bone Marrow Cancer, Solid Tumors, Inherited Immune System Disorders to name but a few. Stem cells are present and rich in numbers within the umbilical cord blood and tissue, these pure extremely potent cells can be collected and used to maintain, repair and replenish damaged cells around our entire body. Stem cells are often described as “naïve” cells, they have the ability of developing into an array of cell types including blood (white & red cells), nerve, bone, skin, heart & liver. Unsurprisingly, stem cell research is currently at the forefront of regenerative medicine, having the potential to treat and or cure any future illness of your child with ongoing research planned for many years to come.

Non-Invasive The collection process for collection of umbilical cord blood stem cells is completely non- invasive – extracted from the placenta once the cord is cut, unlike the other method which requires hospitalisation as these are taken from the bone marrow later in life. Delayed umbilical cord clamping or optimal cord clamping (1-3 minutes) is possible and highly recommended by ourselves and the World Health Organisation.

We work in partnership with the UK’s leading Cell Bank’s including Smart Cells International & Future Health. Contact Our Specialist Phlebotomist Joanne on 07720434345 or email info@lothianmaternitysupport.co.uk for more information or to book your collection of stem cells following the birth of your precious child.