What is Cord Blood?
Cord blood is the stem cell rich blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta immediately after the cord is cut and the baby is born. Stems cells found in cord blood are the building blocks of our blood and the foundation of our immune system. Although routinely discarded, cord blood provides millions the life-saving stem cells that can only be saved at birth.

Why is Cord Blood so valuable?
Collecting Cord Blood offers a once-in-your-baby's-lifetime opportunity to obtain stem cells. Stem cells are unique. If a transplant was ever necessary, your child's Cord Blood would provide a perfect match. It could also benefit a sibling, grandparent, relative or even you. Stem cells from your child's Cord Blood could be used as part of a therapy associated with many cancers and blood disorders, see Diseases Treated With Stem Cells.

Each year approximately 10,000 patients are in need of stem cell therapy. A staggering 70% of these are unable to find a donor that matches their blood. This is why storing your child's Cord Blood is so important.

Freezing these cells provides a form of "Life Insurance" for your child and your extended family. It is beneficial to have a private source of perfectly matched stem cells. Their immediate availability means that you do not have to go through the long and agonizing process of finding a match in the public banking system. Currently, tens of thousands of parents have chosen to store their baby's Cord Blood. As the media and concerned parents become more aware, these numbers continue to increase.

Why Choose AlphaCord?
AlphaCord is proud to provide an affordable way to store your baby’s cord blood without compromising quality, service or security. Get the highest level of professional cord blood banking at discounted pricing only through AlphaCord. Click here to Compare Cord Blood Banks Fees.