The decision to collect and preserve your baby’s stem cells is an important one and should be made at a time of relative calm, rather than during the stressful moments leading up to the final stages of childbirth.

To help assist you with your research, NeoCells has put together this frequently asked questions section to provide you with answers to the most common questions asked by people considering preserving their baby’s stem cells (Click to view all FAQs)

What are stem cells?
Stem Cells are the most primitive cells found in bone marrow, umbilical cord and placenta blood and tissues, adult peripheral blood and other...(continue)

Why should I store my baby’s cord blood?
First and foremost, this is a one time opportunity to do this for your child. You can only collect cord blood at birth. (continue)

Is there any risk to my child during collection?
There is no risk to your child during collection.. The blood is drawn after the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut. (continue)

Who can use my baby’s stem cells?
Your baby (the donor) is a 100% perfect therapeutic stem cell transplant match. The baby’s blood parents are a one in two match and blood siblings are a one in four match.