Today, parents of a newborn have
a new medical option available to prevent and treat future illnesses of the
child: the storage of umbilical cord stem cells.
The cells are stored in the
umbilical cord at the time of birth are similar to those of the child's bone
marrow , so that may mean a future treatment of diseases such as leukemia,
lymphomas, any infectious or hematological.
Recently there have been cases of
babies with serious diseases such as leukemia and cerebral palsy who have
experienced improvements after being treated with stem cells, demonstrating the
importance of collecting them at birth.
It is advisable to discuss with
your doctor the option of storing stem cells at birth. This will indicate the
procedure and health care providers providing such storage service in your
area.
Similarly, if you profess any
religion, you should seek advice from a counselor, as some religions are
against the use of stem cells.
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