Bright future for stem cell storage
More and more expectant parents are considering umbilical cord stem cells of babies for potentially lifesaving treatments.
PARENTS are encouraged to be prepared for unforeseen challenges that may occur after the birth of their child.
Cryo-Save, a private family Cord Blood storage bank has stressed that South African moms and dads should do their homework when considering storing their baby’s cord blood stem cells.
More and more expectant parents are considering umbilical cord stem cells of babies for potentially lifesaving treatments.
At birth, the baby’s umbilical cord is filled with millions of precious stem cells.
These cells are young and untainted, making cord blood stem cells the purest form of nonembryonic stem cells available today.
A perfect match for your baby, they provide an option for treating diseases for which a stem cell transplant is indicated, such as bone marrow failure or leukemia.
They will also have an excellent chance (1:4) of being a match for a sibling.
There are currently more than 70 diseases treated with stem cells, and worldwide more than 30 000 cord blood transplants have been performed to date.
These remarkable cells have the potential to repair damaged tissues such as cartilage, bone, muscle or nerves.
Research into these new applications is ongoing and the future holds many exciting possibilities.
For more information on Cryo-Save or Stem Cell Storage contact 0860 7836231 or info@cryo-save.co.za.
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