Posts Tagged ‘cord blood banking new zealand’
Why did Laura McGoldrick and Martin Guptil decide to bank their baby’s cord blood stem cells at birth?
Why did Laura McGoldrick and Martin Guptil decide to bank their baby’s cord blood stem cells at birth? “The reason my husband and I decided to do the cord blood banking was that it was a type of life insurance for your child.” “It just seemed like yeah of course why wouldn’t you…
Read MoreWhy save your baby’s cord blood with CordBank
Why Buyanna saved her baby’s cord blood… “We decided to store our daughter’s cord blood as an insurance policy against the unexpected in life, and who knows it might even help us with science developing further!” Learn why saving your baby’s cord blood could save your baby’s life https://bit.ly/2VKclwu
Read MoreBanking my baby’s cord blood – Claire Sullivan
BY CLAIRE SULLIVAN Having published and edited some of the most influential lifestyle magazines both in New Zealand and in New York, it’s little wonder Claire has an excellent ability to create inspiring editorial content. As Denizen’s Editor-in-chief, she is firmly placed at New Zealand’s authority on the art of living well and is widely…
Read MoreWhy I banked my baby’s cord blood
As a first time mother and parent, the overwhelming love and joy you have for your pending arrival swallows you with happiness – more than you can ever put into words. Your eager anticipation over the next nine months; that first flutter, the first kick, hearing your baby’s heart beat through the sonogram for the…
Read MoreThinking ahead paid off for Barrett family
When 9-year-old Barrett Ross was born, his parents chose to save the blood from his umbilical cord – ignoring the genetic counselor who told them there was no need for the expense. There was nothing in the family’s background to indicate potential disease for the newborn, the counselor told the new parents. (Uninformed advice that…
Read MoreAlmost $1 billion invested in cord blood research last year
Over $938 million was invested in using cord blood stem cells to treat a whole host of illnesses and conditions in the US last year. Researchers are confident that these non-controversial stem cells will make a significant difference to the way that diseases and illnesses are treated in the future. Current research shows that stem…
Read MoreExpectant parents in NZ need to know more about cord blood benefits
Expectant parents need to know more about cord blood benefits. The founder of an international website dedicated to cord blood awareness has called for more education amongst expectant parents about cord blood banking, and launched a new information brochure to help spread knowledge. “I want all women to understand why cord blood must be preserved…
Read MoreCord blood shows more promise in Stage 2 diabetic trial
The second stage of an innovative trial using cord blood to treat children with Type 1 diabetes is now underway at the University of Florida College of Medicine. In this phase 2 study the investigators are trying to see if a single intravenous infusion of autologous (self) cord blood cells followed by 1 year of…
Read MoreA very small price to pay say NZ parents of cancer survivor after treatment with her own cord blood
In an article published recently in the Sunday Star-Times, a New Zealand doctor questioned the likelihood of the use and value of cord blood banking. In response, the parents of the child successfully treated with her own cord blood for a neuroblastoma, wrote to the paper to express their concern at the inaccurate information published.…
Read MoreExpat New Zealanders choose to bank in New Zealand while living in Singapore
When Danielle, now living in Singapore with her family, was due to deliver her second baby she was certain of one thing – she wanted her baby’s cord blood stored with CordBank in New Zealand. With the support of our efficient, international couriers, the process was seamless – here’s what the family had to say:…
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