Cord Blood is the blood that is obtained from the umbilical cord and placenta at the time of child birth. It does not cause any pain because the collection is done after the delivery and cutting of the umbilical cord. Blood which is collected in this manner is a vital source of Cord Blood Stem Cells. These cells are capable of transforming themselves into any type of cells that exist in the human body and hence can be used to treat a number of diseases and cure many illnesses which would otherwise be life threatening.  In short, these stem cells can be used to repair the human body! Cord Blood Storing is a concept that is fast growing in popularity due to its immense potential to save lives.

Today, parents can opt for cord blood storing as insurance for their child's health. They can rest assured that their child will have his own stem cells to save his life, if ever he needs them. Yes, storing comes at a cost, but that would be nothing compared to how much you love your child!

Cord blood collected at the time of birth is usually good for a couple of days. It gives professionals enough time to collect it and transport it to an appropriate banking facility anywhere in the world. Once it reaches the facility, it is thoroughly processed - this process can take anywhere between three to five hours and then stored in cryogenic containers. These are specially manufactured containers which are used to store biological samples. They allow these samples to be stored at temperatures close to minus 200 degrees Celsius so that their biological composition remains unaltered for extended periods of time. All Cord Blood Storing facilities use cryogenic storage vaults and access to any of these vaults is highly restricted, using computer and state of the art technology.

Storing theses samples at such low temperatures ensures that they do not decompose or lose their original biological composition. Research scientists have confirmed that products stored this way retain their original composition even after fifteen years! To put it simply, they can be stored indefinitely and will be available to save your own child's life or, when necessary, can be used to save the life of any of your own family members! When you are looking for a cord blood storing facility, it does not necessarily have to be near your house. It is okay for them to be located anywhere in the world, provided only that they are able to provide you with the Stem Cells anytime you need them. Locations for Cord Blood Storing facilities are carefully chosen after considering a number of factors and only those that offer the best security are chosen.