Is Storing Of Stem Cells Required After Child Birth?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: My wife is pregnant now.
We are hearing more about Stem cell banking.
Can you guide me whether it would be helpful to store stem cells?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stem Cells

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) The stem cells are the cells collected from umbilical cord of baby.

2) These have the capacity to get divided into various parts of the human.

3) According to recent research and science these stem cells can be used for treatment of blood cancer and later even to harvest organs ( research still on at this stage).

4) Therefore if you can afford it is good to store stem cells which can be life saving in future.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj