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How Does Umblical Cord Preservation Work?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: I have heard abt Unibal cord preservation. Does it help. What is the total cost. My husband is diabetic. Can it help my husband also ?it's umbilical cord

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (39 minutes later)

Brief answer...given below detailed answer... Hello, thanks for the query. It is basically the preservation of umblical cord blood. This blood contains the stem cells which are the building blocks of other cells in your child's body. This blood would not only help your child in future but also can help your other children. These stem cells can help nearly 70-80 types of problems including thalassemia,leukemia,sickle cell disease etc. You should definitely go for it,if you can afford it. The cost may range from 40000 to 80000 depending upon the centers. The cord blood would not be able to help the father. I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query, Best of luck Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Thanks for the Reply. Need further details. Please provide me contact details for the best and cost effective centers for cord preservation. Also provide completed details how it can help to control/ cure diabeties for my Husband- what is the procedure, can it be cured 100%

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (7 hours later)

Hello, It all depends upon the place you want to get the delivery done. Your obstetrician would be the best person to guide you about the various centers involved in it. As far as treatment of your husband I concerned,I have explained in my earlier reply that it is not possible by the use of this cord blood. Cord blood is meant for the future treatment of the child whoose cord blood it is,and also the siblings of the child and not for the parents. Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar