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Portland general leaflets - Pregnancy

Stem cell collection

In Short
We have an increasing number of women delivering their babies at The Portland Hospital, who are exploring the option of collecting and storing umbilical cord blood for stem cells collection. The laws relating to cord blood/tissue collection and storage are complex. Please click on the page below to access the leaflet:

Please click HERE for information on the Collection of cord blood and tissue for stem cells.

Further information is available from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, ‘Cord blood banking: information for parents’ available from www.rcog.org.uk.

DISCLAIMER
This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Essential Parent has used all reasonable care in compiling the information from leading experts and institutions but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details click here.