Cord blood storage

Amitha - Take a look at this http://www.indusladies.com/forums/i-m-pregnant/29316-how-many-us-have-saved.html

Vanathi.

 

Yes Amitha. I am a pediatrician though on a break at the moment.

V.

 

hello amitha,
i have stored the cord blood of mysecond child with reliance life science.
the cost is 70000/- and the period of storage is 21 yrs. after that we can renewfor future storage and in between if we need also we can get from them.

with luv
deepa

 

This is one of those schemes to cash on new parents psychology. I believe it is a waste of money. Here is why:
1) the chances of a healthy child needing a stem cell transplant in 21 years is very very small (look around how many people do you know that got fatally sick before they turned 21 and could have benefited from stem cell transplant).
2) Even more developed countries like USA have problems with storing more defined and isolated cells for 21 years!! Here the cord blood companies are talking about storing unpurified stem cells :rotflfor 21 years in India) !! Bottomline, we do not have a fool proof technology to save cord blood cells for that long.
3) There is not enough research to support their claims that these cells can completely cure any disease yet!!
You will be better of by investing that 70 or so thousands, that will give you enough money to use most update treatment modality for the day you need!

 

Hey!

Do read through these features. They are really a store house of information. I am sure they would answer most of your queries.


· Understanding the Umbilical Cord
· Understanding the Different Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking Benefits
· Stem Cell Banking in India: An Overview
· Top 3 Stem Cell Banks in India: Which One Should You Go With?

And here is a big round of cheers to all mommies out there! Congratulations to motherhood