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Cord Blood Banking Reviews HQ is an informational resource hub for parents who are researching or considering banking their new baby’s cord blood. Today we are going to discuss the Cord Blood Banking “controversy”.
The Controversy Over Cord Blood Banking
The only thing parents want for their children is for them to lead healthy and happy lives. The discovery of the importance of cord blood has given parents a unique chance to ensure that their children will have the means to combat unforeseen diseases. Cord blood is the blood that remains in blood vessels of the placenta and the attached umbilical cord. It has become vital since it’s rich in hematopoietic stem cells and is a good source of blood-forming cells that can be used in transplants and to treat leukemia, cancer and other genetic and immune diseases. However, the use of cord blood has generated some controversial issues.
Private Cord Blood Banks
The main controversy over cord blood banking revolves around the private cord blood banking industry. The biggest detractors claim that the cost of the harvesting and preservation of the cord blood is greater than the chances that the harvested blood will actually be used for the baby from whom it was collected. Secondly, there are arguments that the cord blood may contain effected cells that would not solve potential health problems as there is a chance they could develop into the same problem that for which they are expected to solve. These factors are causing opponents of private cord blood banks to question the ethics of the private cord blood banks.
Furthermore, opponents question the long-term viability of private cord blood banks. Any number of factors could lead to one of these companies “going under”, in which case what happens to all of their inventory? The money you had spent on the harvesting and preservation would have gone to waste. In addition, would the harvested blood be turned over to private banks? Would your membership transfer?
You must also keep in mind that the biggest opponents of private cord blood banks are government officials and those who operate public cord banks. No one knows for certain whether a private or a public cord blood bank will still exist in the future. No one can guarantee the success of a government-run or operated public cord blood bank either. The best advice is to use resources such as Cord Blood Banking Reviews HQ to educate yourself so you can make the most informed decision.
Summary
The choice to use a public or private cord blood bank is yours. Each have their unique pros and cons. We encourage you to join our conversation in effort to help others with the decision. Please leave comments should you have them. Thanks for stopping by and reading our articles and being a part of the Cord Blood Banking Reviews HQ community.
