Where can I search for cord blood?
The Cord Blood Donor Foundation provides a free search form on their website.
What are some other useful websites, especially if we are a financial needy family?
Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute’s (CHORI) Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program offers free cord blood banking for expecting parents who already have a child that may require a stem cell transplant. More information can be found at CHORI’s website.
The Cord Blood Registry offers the Designated Treatment Program free of charge for families regardless of financial situation, provided that the cord blood is from a first- or second- degree relative and will be used to treat a stem cell related disease.
What are some additional resources?
The New England Cord Blood Bank hosts an exhaustive Frequently Asked Questions list on their website covering topics such as the science behind stem cells, the process for collecting cord blood, costs, etc..
The New York Blood Center has additional information on the process of cord blood collection.
