Ive done so much research on the topic. My son's Doctor from Mayo Clinic was telling us that stem cell can taken from our blood as well.
But stem cells has become my sons only chance at real chance at curing my son's Adrenoleukodystophy. No amount of reprogramming cells will help. Cord stem cells are the purest form.
Some hospitals, such as Mayo clinic have their own facilities for storing stem cells. And will do it free of charge. They will be on site at the birth of the baby to harvest the cord blood and rush it back.
So in many cases you can find storage for free.
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Ive done so much research on the topic. My son's Doctor from Mayo Clinic was telling us that stem cell can taken from our blood as well. But stem cells has become my sons only chance at real chance at curing my son's Adrenoleukodystophy. No amount of reprogramming cells will help. Cord stem cells are the purest form. Some hospitals, such as Mayo clinic have their own facilities for storing stem cells. And will do it free of charge. They will be on site at the birth of the baby to harvest the cord blood and rush it back. So in many cases you can find storage for free.