Posts Tagged ‘payment’
Thinking 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 MoreSign up to bank your baby’s cord blood with CordBank in NZ for $750.00
Expectant parents can now sign up with CordBank for $750.00 and receive their baby’s special cord blood collection kit within 3 working days. Families with one or more children registered with CordBank can get their collection kit for the discounted sibling rate of $550.00. Parents (or grandparents) can choose to pay the $2,000 balance, which covers the medical testing, processing and 1st year’s…
Read MoreMother Discusses Cord Blood Treatment For Cerebral Palsy with Paul Holmes
When Ryan Schneider was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, it was a tough time for his mother Mary. But amongst all the stress and sadness, Mary also thought of something hopeful. She had banked Ryan’s umbilical cord blood when he was born. {Schneider}
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