2006-06-21 11:53:46 · 11 answers · asked by bekafab 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
as a researcher, I would say that it's absolutely not a 'trendy' phase, but can lead to amazing breakthroughs in modern medicine. But, like anything of this magnitude, needs to be carefully thought out and planned and steps should be taken to protect the confidentiality of everyone involved.
2006-06-21 11:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should save your baby's cord blood because it could one day be used to treat a family member from a terminal illness or cancer. It can even save your babies life if it gets cancer or any other sickness... So yes it is a very good idea for you to save it... No matter how much it cost for you to save it!
And since the stem cells come from the umbilical cord, they are not controversial like embryonic stem cells.
2006-06-21 18:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Krystle T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not save my baby's cord but I wish I did. It seemed like so much trouble and I didn't want to have to worry or bother with it right after the birth. But my friend saved her son's cord because her mother-in-law has Parkinson's disease and they thought one day it might help her. That was so smart. It's worth the money if it will save your baby life or that of a family member. I regret my choice and will definitely do so for the next kid.
2006-06-21 23:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by rylie'smom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how useful this is, however, I do see a trend as well. Perhaps they are hoping that some stem cells will be available inside this usually-deposible item with the after-birth.
2006-06-21 18:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by Rev Debi Brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They save the blood for when the baby becomes older, if in need of blood will get it through the hospitals, imbilical cord blood bank.
2006-06-21 19:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by Alexis R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short in smart... The cells are not a type yet... it not blood cells its not skin scientist wants to use the cells so they can research it and use the cells to fight against cancer... since cancer is a mal-made cell witch reporoduces to cause bad cancer cells over n over.. so giving the body a new cell that reproduces to fight against cancer.... so I think its really important my sis donated her's yup short...hope that answers your ?
2006-06-21 19:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by Fritz J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best cells for stem cell research are in there. If you are opposed to stem cell research, then don't donate.
If you are, then donate.
If you don't know, do some research.
2006-06-21 18:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by RDHamm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some people in W. Virginia who actually cook it and serve it to friends to help spread their genes. not surprisingly they have 3 teeth live in a trailer park and are unemployed.
2006-06-21 18:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not necessary, but if you have a family history, you or the father, of hereditary terminal illnesses, like hodgekins, it's worth the investment.
2006-06-21 20:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by jenniferb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i want to know is why should we have to pay over $1,000 if scientists want it for research?
2006-06-21 23:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by AuroraBorealis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋