Cord Blood Banking...

Kathi Posted: May 25, 2003 11:15 AM

Cord Blood Banking...

Did anyone do this? We're considering it and need to make a decision SOON!! If you have decided to do this, which company are you using?

I've researched *several* companies and found pricing to be in the $800-$1500 range, plus $65-$95 per year storage fees.

If we don't store it, we may donate it... Decisions, decisions!!!!

michele31 Posted: May 25, 2003 11:58 AM

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Scott and I plan on donating the cord blood. I don't want it wasted since it may help another child but I just cannot 'prepare' for our child to have a deadly disease. It is just not something that we feel is a good thing to do- almost like bad luck.

Victoria Posted: May 25, 2003 07:00 PM

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We used Cryo-Cell. They were the cheapest at the time of the 5 companies acceptable at the hospital where I delivered. It was a few hundred plus shipping of the sample to the lab by air courier. I pay $50/yr storage.

phyl Posted: May 26, 2003 06:53 PM

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we use Viacord/. Rob did a LOT of research on this...and found this to be the best fit for us.
I am a superstitious person too...but I wanted to take all options open to us so we did this.
I figured this is insurance.,and you hope to never use it

CindyLee Posted: May 27, 2003 09:34 AM

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We are planning on using Viacord. My father has leukemia ... so, I talked with my mom and Uncle about this and it makes all the sense in the world for him, baby and daughter and whoever else is in the family.

LaurenDM Posted: Jun 02, 2003 02:41 PM

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I plan on doing it. I think we're going with Cryo-Cell. They cost only a few hundred dollars to start, and then under $100 a year to maintain. It just seems worth it.

Kathi Posted: Jun 03, 2003 07:25 PM

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Thanks for all of your responses, ladies!!! I think we're going to go w/ CorCell. They're $1350 (includes courier) + $95 for annual storage fees.

They're having a 'Father's Day Special' (a bit weird!), where they waive the 1st 2 years storage costs ($190) if we register by June 15th.

We're definitely making a decision this Friday when I see my OB... I'll ask for her recommendation and go from there!! Confusing!!