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THE WINNER: Cord Blood Banking w/ Americord + an iPad3!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Americord

Did you attend the New York Baby Show in NY last weekend? check Did you visit our the Americord cord blood booth and complete a raffle ticket? check Did you wear an Americord sticker? check Did you enter to win … Continue reading →

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What happens if there isn’t enough cord blood collected or if there is a problem with the collection?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Americord

If for any reason, there is a problem with the collection (for example, the doctor wasn’t able to collect a large enough volume or number of cells), we will notify the client and give them the option of keeping or … Continue reading →

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If I ever need the cord blood or cord tissue from your cord blood storage bank, how do I get it back?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Americord

Retrieving a cord blood or cord tissue sample from storage is very straight-forward process. You would simply complete a medical release form and the cells and medical information are then transferred to whatever facility that is doing the stem cell … Continue reading →

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I am having this baby soon. How long does it take to get a cord blood or cord tissue collection kit?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Americord

We send the kit via FedEx and so you should have it within a few days after you enroll with us. If you start do go into labor after enrolling but before you receive your cord blood collection kit, we … Continue reading →

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What Are The Best Sources Of Stem Cells?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Americord

What Are The Best Sources Of Stem Cells? Click here to find out. If you are considering cord blood banking, note that Americord follows the best practices for cord blood and cord tissue collection and storage, including the FDA, the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Cord Blood And Cerebral Palsy

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Americord

Click Here to Link to an Article about Understanding Cord Blood And Cerebral Palsy If you are considering cord blood banking, note that Americord follows the best practices for cord blood and cord tissue collection and storage, including the FDA, … Continue reading →

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5 reasons to choose Americord vs Viacord or CBR for banking cord blood and cord tissue banking

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Americord

Americord Puts Quality First. • Americord’s commitment to providing superior quality is backed by a $60,000 guarantee. • We are registered with the FDA, and use an AABB accredited laboratory which has been storing cord blood safety since 1997. • … Continue reading →

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I’m Pregnant, Now What?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Americord

Click Here to Find – I’m Pregnant, Now What? If you are considering cord blood banking, note that Americord follows the best practices for cord blood and cord tissue collection and storage, including the FDA, the AABB, state and federal … Continue reading →

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8 things that happen after you enroll for cord blood banking? What is the process?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Americord

After you enroll, (1) we will send you the cord blood collection kit, which is a small box containing of the collection materials and instructions. (2) You will bring this kit with you to the hospital, and remind hospital staff … Continue reading →

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Ten Things To Do in Your First Trimester

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Americord

Click Here for a List of Ten Things To Do in Your First Trimester If you are considering cord blood banking, note that Americord follows the best practices for cord blood and cord tissue collection and storage, including the FDA, … Continue reading →

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