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Umbilical Cord Blood Banking?

Posted by kdawson on from the banking-on-future-research dept.

Maestro writes "There must be many parents (and soon-to-be parents) here at Slashdot. What are your thoughts on umbilical cord blood banking? This seems like a major question for our newborn; the question is almost as stressful for us as naming the baby. Given Obama's stance on stem cells, the topic is timely. My understanding is that while the current uses for cord blood are limited, the sky's the limit for the future of stem cell therapies. But with the initial cost over $1000, and ongoing yearly fees, is it worth it?"

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  1. Warning: Do not use tool to cut off remaining arm! by Hognoxious · · Score: 5, Funny

    A friend of mine lost a limb in a accident with a lathe [...] He now beats himself

    With the other arm, presumably?

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  2. Re:So why are/were you such a Bush supporter? by lecithin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Without the Bush, I would never have been a father.

    Something you probably would never understand.

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  3. Re:Done by Jugalator · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm only not sure whether you can claim your own back, though.

    To eat it like a true Scientologist?

    Om nom nom nom.

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  4. Re:Think of it as health insurance by Rogerborg · · Score: 4, Funny

    And have you any idea how much it can cost if an elephant falls on you? I have a small rock here that repels elephants. Normally $1000, but to you, only $1500 if you buy today.

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  5. Re:So why are/were you such a Bush supporter? by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 5, Funny

    Without the Bush, I would never have been a father.

    Oh, you can get a girl pregnant without the Bush. Trust me. Shaving doesn't change one damn thing in that regard!

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