Cord blood transplant is a type of stem cell transplant where the source of stem cells is from the umbilical cord. This treatment modality has been proven to treat more than 80 diseases including bone marrow disorder, blood cancers, solid cancers and immunodeficiencies.
Over the last few years, cord blood stem cells use has expanded beyond transplant medicine into areas of regenerative therapy in clinical research trials for conditions such as autism and cerebral palsy.
By acting early with properly preserved cord blood stem cells, medical experts are able to minimise disease progression and support the full recovery of your child.
Your child’s cord blood contains priceless and genetically unique stem cells, and preserving them will greatly benefit your family should stem cell treatment ever be needed.
Your child’s cord blood stem cells are readily retrievable and swiftly delivered to your designated hospital, in the event of requiring stem cells for transplants or treatments.
Your child’s cord blood stem cells are a perfect match for themselves and highly compatible with family members, greatly reducing medical complications and improving medical outcomes.
of individuals seeking a stem cell transplant already have a fully matching donor in their family.
Over
of all newborn cord blood.
of public bank donations are discarded in the US.
The chances of a stem cell transplant at
years old is
greatly increased
when you preserve your own stem cells.
References:
[1] Parents Guide Cord Blood – Disease
https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases
[2] Parents Guide Cord Blood – Cord Blood Infographic
https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/cord-blood-infographic
From day one, StemCord was established to focus on one main objective – the processing and preservation of your child’s precious cord blood stem cells. We understand that this is a long-term commitment and are dedicated to being your trusted cord blood bank, providing you with the best possible service, now and into the future.
StemCord stores your child’s cord blood in two cryo bags, giving you the flexibility for multiple treatments requiring stem cells.
Your child’s cord blood is processed by skilled medical technologists and automated processing methods for optimum consistency and accuracy.
StemCord stores your child’s cord blood in separate locations, providing added security and peace of mind.
StemCord is Singapore’s cord blood bank with over 19 years’ experience, and we are licensed and stringently audited by the Ministry of Health.
StemCord is led by distinguished medical physicians in bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation programmes in Singapore.
StemCord is proud to be accredited by FACT-NetCord, a prestigious international accrediting organisation specific to cord blood banks.
Be equipped with all the necessary information to make an informed decision for your family today.
To date, cord blood stem cells transplants have been used to treat more than 80 diseases* involving blood cancers such as Leukemia, Lymphomas, Myelomas and blood disorders such as Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia and Autoimmune diseases.
Yes. Your baby’s cord blood can potentially be used for other family members, especially his siblings. This is because we can still use the stem cells, with up to two antigens mismatches, in cord blood transplants.
Storing cord blood is suitable for every mother unless your gynaecologist has cautioned you of a difficult or complicated pregnancy. Cord blood banking is particularly useful and advisable for the following groups of people as a form of biological insurance:
The collection of cord blood is a safe, painless and quick procedure. Since cord blood is only collected after your baby has been safely delivered, and the procedure carried out by your attending physician, it does not pose significant risk 1 to you or your baby. It also does not affect the care of both mother and child during the delivery itself.
To ensure the quality and safety of the cord blood collection, each doctor and hospital staff involved is required to undergo procedural training. However, please note that for every collection there is still risk of breach of confidentiality, coercion to donate, a needle stick and emotional and ethical issues associated with the collection, storage and use of the cord blood unit.
Today, scientifically it is proven that storage of Cord Blood can stretch till 23 years. However many studies have shown that as long as it is properly stored, cord blood can be stored indefinitely.
StemCord stores cord blood in multiple cryo units. With promising developments in the field of Regenerative Therapy using stem cells, storing stem cells in two cryobags provide the capacity for multiple treatments if needed. We also take the extra step to split the cord blood units into two locations for added security and peace of mind.
Location 1: Processing & Main Storage Facility
100 Pasir Panjang Road, #03-02/03/04
Singapore 118518
Location 2: Secondary Storage Facility
18 Boon Lay Way #02-122
Tradehub21 Singapore 609966
StemCord is dedicated to preserving your child’s precious cord blood stem cells, should the need arise for future treatments. Here are some stories of what cord blood banking can do in the world.
Diagnosed with autism at age 3, Maksim’s cord blood helped to restore significant higher mental functions, granting him a new lease of life.
https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/news/maksims-cord-blood-therapy-autism
Born with spina bifida, Emma was saved at birth through her cord blood, which helped repair her spine and allowed her to grow up naturally.
https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/news/emmas-story-spina-bifida-surgery-cord-blood
Diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, Henrique’s cord blood was preserved at birth and used for a transplant years later, allowing him to live with vigour.
https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/news/henrique-was-saved-his-own-cord-blood
