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An investigation by The New York Times reveals that cord blood banks have misled parents about the potential benefits of storing their infants' umbilical cord blood. Despite claims of future medical use, many stored samples are often unusable due to low volume or contamination. The technology's promise has not lived up to the marketing hype, and its use is actually declining.
Model and mom Chrissy Teigen recently revealed that she has banked cord blood for all four of her children, emphasizing its potential to protect her family. Cord blood contains stem cells that can be used to treat various conditions through stem cell transplants. OB/GYN Dr. Christine Sterling, who also banked cord blood for her children, encourages more parents to consider this option for future security and expanding potential of stem cell therapies. Cord blood banking involves signing up with a company, collecting the cord blood after birth, and storing it in a cord blood bank. While the odds of needing banked cord blood are low, the cost of banking can be prohibitive for some, making donation to public cord blood banks a more affordable option.