Cord Blood Banking

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Now through June 30th, save 40% on all 20-year and Lifetime Cord Blood Banking plans. Choose the #1 parent choice for stem cell banking. Americord helps parents plan for their family's future today by securing the health of their child tomorrow.
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Why Consider Cord Blood Banking?

Cord blood provides a valuable source of stem cells that can be used in the treatment of various medical conditions, such as leukemia and other blood disorders. These stem cells, collected from the umbilical cord at birth, offer potential therapeutic options for both the child and, in some cases, compatible family members.

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Cord Blood & Perinatal Tissue Banking Services

We have consistently defined the highest standards in the industry through scientific innovation, customer service, and total transparency. The result is stem cell banking that’s best in class, more personalized, and more human.

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Cord Blood

Preserve your baby's umbilical cord blood stem cells and use for 80+ FDA approved treatments and 100's of clinical trials.
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Cord Tissue

Preserve your baby's umbilical cord tissue and use in 100's of clinical trials to treat baby and family.
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Amniotic Placental Tissue

Preserve your baby's placental tissue and use in numerous clinical trials to treat baby and family.
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Exosomes

The scientific frontier in regenerative medicine. Preserve powerful exosomes that can stimulate healing in the body.
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Innovation is at the Heart of Everything We Do

The science of regenerative medicine is advancing every day and we are at the forefront. But the solutions that stem cell and perinatal tissue banking offer today are just the beginning. We are ceaselessly searching for promising new discoveries that will offer life-changing solutions to hundreds of health conditions.

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#1 Parent Rated Cord Blood Bank

We get it, we’re parents too. That's why we prioritize your family's health, by guiding and supporting you through the entire stem cell banking process and beyond. That's why Americord has more 5-star parent reviews across all major review sites.

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No Surprises, Ever

We believe in total transparency. This means no hidden costs, no cut corners, and no surprises—just a straightforward, informed, and supportive journey towards securing your family's health.

Our friend's son was diagnosed with cancer. They had banked his cord blood and it pretty much saved their son's life. When we became pregnant, it wasn't a question if we were going to bank our baby's stem cells, but where. Americord was the right choice for us.

Karen T.
Mother of 2, Nebraska

Everything went so smoothly. The Americord team was amazing. It is such a relief knowing that we've secured the future health of our daughter. I love it. I'm very proud and happy that we know that she's going to be okay.

Sarah R.
Mother of 1, California

We felt comfortable right from the start. It's clear they are genuinely passionate about the families they work with and want to make a difference. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a honest, experienced and top quality cord blood bank. Thank you!

James O.
Father of 2, New Jersey

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Find a cord blood bank that is the right fit for your family. We're reviewing top differentiators - from storage and processing to service offerings and consumer reviews.
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How Much Does Cord Blood Banking Cost?

Understanding the cost of cord blood banking can help expecting parents make informed decisions. We're breaking down collection, processing, storage, and more.
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FDA-Approved Cord Blood Treatments

Explore the various conditions and diseases currently FDA-approved for treatment using cord blood stem cells.
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Best in the Industry: CryoMaxx™ Processing

At Americord, our unwavering dedication to you is reflected in the meticulous processing of your baby's stem cells and tissues. Recognizing that this step is crucial in the preservation process, we use our CryoMaxx™ Processing method to unlock the full potential of umbilical cord blood and perinatal tissues. Through minimal manipulation, we aim to maximize utility and ensure every resource is harnessed to its fullest extent.

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Cord Blood Banking: A Gift of Life That Keeps on Giving

The odds of being born are 1 in 400 trillion. That’s how special your baby is. When cryogenically preserved, your baby’s stem cells can potentially be used in 80+ FDA-approved treatments and clinical trials for anything from burns to cancers, with more therapies being researched every day.

Can Family Members Benefit From My Baby’s Stem Cells?

It is not just your child that can benefit from the regenerative properties in their stem cells and perinatal tissues. Other family members can also benefit, including parents, siblings, grandparents, and even your baby’s future children.
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Regenerative Medicine

1 in 3 Americans will benefit from regenerative medicine in their lifetime. When you bank your baby's stem cells and perinatal tissues, you are giving them a key to unlocking and accessing new treatment options, for their entire life.

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Be Prepared for the Unknown.

You only have one chance to preserve your baby’s life-saving stem cells, and that’s the day they are born. Secure your family’s healthy future by enrolling in stem cell banking today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cord blood contains a special type of stem cell called a hematopoietic stem cell (HSC). HSCs are multipotent stem cells that have the capacity for self-renewal in the body and the potential to turn into mature blood cell types.

Cord tissue contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are a different type of stem cell than those that are collected from cord blood. They can proliferate into skin, connective tissue, bone, cartilage, and even organ cells.

Today, there are 80 FDA-approved treatments using newborn stem cells. Stem cell treatments continue to evolve and transform each year. There are 300+ clinical trials worldwide studying newborn stem cells and perinatal tissues to treat medical conditions including autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and more.

A newborn’s umbilical cord blood and perinatal tissues have the power to do so much more than care for your baby in utero. They are rich in multipotent stem cells, growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix proteins which make up treatments for over 80 conditions and are being studied extensively in hundreds of clinical trials.

When you bank your baby’s cord blood, cord tissue, and placental tissue, you are maximizing your family’s potential to use these life-saving stem cells today and in the future.

Children are genetically unique, meaning their stem cells are too! Investing in biobanking for each child ensures an exact genetic match is available. It also increases the likelihood of a useful match for other family members.

Cord blood remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following a baby’s birth. It’s a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), currently used to treat 80+ serious medical conditions. 
 

Cord tissue refers to the tissue of the umbilical cord, not the blood it contains. Cord tissue contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which can transform into many different kinds of cells, including organ, muscle, bone, and cartilage cells. MSCs are not currently being used for FDA-approved treatment, but they’re being investigated in over 300 clinical trials worldwide because of their potential to revolutionize medical practice. 

Placental tissue is also a rich source of MSCs. Using our proprietary technique, we extract MSCs from the placenta that are a genetic match to the mother and may someday be used therapeutically.

Yes. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in vigorous term and preterm infants for at least 30–60 seconds after birth. After this time, your team will collect the remaining cord blood for preservation.

First and second-degree family members all have the potential to use your baby's cord blood stem cells.

We offer the industry's highest engraftment guarantee: $110,000. If your child’s cord blood is used in a stem cell transplant and fails to engraft, Americord will pay up to $110,000 to locate an alternate stem cell source if medically indicated. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Stem cell preservation has only existed for the last 30 years. Research shows that if cord blood stem cells and perinatal tissues are properly preserved and cryogenically frozen at liquid nitrogen temperatures (-196 degrees), it should be possible to safely store these cells for decades longer. Some scientists support that with proper storage, stem cells can be cryopreserved for 200+ years without degradation. Dr. Hal Broxmeyer and the Indiana University School of Medicine are conducting a decades-long study on the long-term viability of cord blood and tissues. His study shows that stem cells cryogenically stored for 5, 10, 15, and 23.5 years have highly effective rates of viable stem cell recovery. In the coming years, they will test viability at 30 years.