Information about storing Umbilical Cord Blood

Donating umbilical cord blood isn't the only thing that you can do. You can also choose to store the blood for your own families private use. While donating umbilical cord blood is typically free, there are some heavy costs associated with storing it for private use. It can cost $1500+ USD to start and a recurring cost of $100+. If you are interested in doing this for your family, check out this link on Parent's Guide to Cordblood. They have a very comprehensive list of the pricing and private Cord Banks. Remember to encourage expectant families to at least consider donating their cord blood!