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cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

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jpsgirl
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Deb

cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I didn't do it for my first, but may do it this time around. Cryo-cell seems to be ok, they actually say they have been around the longest, and they seem to be the most reasonable cost-wise. If you are banking your cord blood, who did you decide to go with and why? thanks!

Posted 2/8/06 11:28 AM
 
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BrunetteMom
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I went with Viacord. I felt very comfortable with the guy who I spoke with on the phone's knowledge on the developments in cord blood research (it wasn't like he was trying to just sell me) and he sent me volumes of information so that I could make my mind up myself. I also like the fact that they call me regularly to see how my kids are doing and they send me newsletters that contain information on the scientific advances in cord/stem blood cell research.

Posted 2/8/06 11:32 AM
 

Faithx2
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

My doctors recommended Viacord or CBR because they are both research companies. After a long hard debate with hubby about this we opted not to do it. Intial storage fee is $2000 and then a $125 yearly maint. fee...

Posted 2/8/06 11:42 AM
 

dawnie
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

We used Viacord

Posted 2/8/06 11:52 AM
 

mable
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kristen

Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I would love to but I think the prices are ridiculous ...

Posted 2/8/06 1:10 PM
 

emilain
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

Posted by mable

I would love to but I think the prices are ridiculous ...



they negotiate with you and will work out a payment option, don't let the $ issue steer you in not getting it, because IMO it is worth every penny. We have used Viacord for my last 2 kids.

Posted 2/8/06 1:24 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

Posted by emilain

Posted by mable

I would love to but I think the prices are ridiculous ...



they negotiate with you and will work out a payment option, don't let the $ issue steer you in not getting it, because IMO it is worth every penny. We have used Viacord for my last 2 kids.



I agree. I used Viacord for my 3 kids and I hope that I, my husband, my child(ren) nor a family member never needs it and that it turns out to be a waste of money. To me, to have a a peace of mind that money was well spent!

Posted 2/8/06 1:37 PM
 

JennChris
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I hadn't heard of it with my son, but we used CBR with my daughter.

Posted 2/8/06 1:45 PM
 

Ali1
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

Why exactly do you do this?

Posted 2/8/06 1:51 PM
 

BrunetteMom
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

Posted by Ali1

Why exactly do you do this?



In short, banking our newborn's umbilical cord blood enables us to use the stem cells from the cord blood to help treat cancers & other disorders.

Posted 2/8/06 1:58 PM
 

JennChris
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

Posted by Ali1

Why exactly do you do this?


This explains what Cord blood is and what it can be used for...
Link

Posted 2/8/06 2:01 PM
 

Missy
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missy

Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

i enrolled with viacord

Posted 2/8/06 2:23 PM
 

Ali
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Allison

Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

we're using viacord

Posted 2/8/06 2:28 PM
 

Calla
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Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I chose Viacord. Seemed like they would be around for a long time.

Posted 2/8/06 2:40 PM
 

Disneygirl
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D

Re: cord blood banking - doing it and who with?

I'm still considering it and if I do will probably do Viacord.

Posted 2/8/06 2:44 PM
 
 

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