The easiest way to donate publicly is to deliver in a hospital that works directly with the National Marrow Donor Program. Be The Match maintains a database that you can check. Public donors have to meet certain eligibility requirements. To find out, check out this list of donor guidelines.
Here are some factors worth taking into account:. After cutting and clamping the umbilical cord, a hospital staff member will use a needle to draw blood from the umbilical cord vein. The blood is collected in a bag and sent off for processing, freezing and storage. Many hospitals and major medical centers accept cord blood donations, but there are a limited number of public banks because of the high costs involved in storing the blood.
The high price tag also means that public banks may limit the number of donations they accept. Between weeks 28 and 34 is a good time to contact your doctor or the hospital about donating your baby's cord blood.
Once the blood is collected, it is typed. The mother's blood is tested for infectious diseases, and the cord blood is screened for hereditary blood disorders.
Then, if the collection is large enough and deemed suitable for banking, it will be slowly frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen. The best time to bring up cord blood banking with your practitioner is during your second trimester. Can we discuss that so we know what's involved? What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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