The answer is simple. Women and their health care providers — including many physicians — are often unaware of the right to donate cord blood.

Also, the decision needs to be made early in the pregnancy ; donating to a public bank requires foresight. The expectant mother has the responsibility to bring the cord blood donation kit supplied by the public bank to the birthing site.

Donating cord blood to a public bank is particularly important for minority populations. Patients in need of a transplant are more likely to find a match from a donor of the same descent. Because statistically there are fewer racial minorities in the national registries, finding a match can be especially difficult.

We believe that both publicly donated cord blood and, for certain cases, privately stored cord blood are important. The world needs both. But, it is up to the expectant parents to decide what is best for their family. Parents, you have options. We want you to take advantage of those options.

It is real simple. Currently, Save the Cord Foundation works in promoting a variety of donation programs at state, national and international levels. Our work in this area is growing every day.

Help us in supporting cord blood education by sharing this information with others. Please be aware that public banks have budget limitations that sometimes restrict the number of donations that are accepted.

Blood Donation FAQs

Now, how do you choose the RIGHT bank for you? You need to ask the RIGHT questions!

Here are some key questions to consider when talking to your doctor and potential banks. Find the bank closest to you: For international banks, please click here. Find a donation hospital or private cord blood bank near you. Our mission depends on supporters like you. Please support our cause by making a donation or promoting our website and message where you can. We appreciate all the support!

We NEVER ask for cash donations. Online donations are easier and safer. Public Cord Blood Donation. Public Cord Blood Donation Click here to a full list of Public Banks. About Save the Cord Foundation Save the Cord Foundation, a c3 non-profit organization, was established to promote awareness of the life-saving benefits of cord blood based on unbiased and factual information.

The Foundation educates parents, health professionals and the general public about the need to preserve this valuable medical resource while providing information on both public cord blood donation programs and family cord blood banks worldwide.

NHSBT - Cord Blood Donation - Frequently Asked Questions

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