Your Pregnancy

Bank ON IT!

From cellphone banking to cell banking, we live in an age of increased convenience. Within 30 seconds of your baby’s birth you can ensure their umbilical cord blood cells are “banked” to protect them against future health issues. Withdrawals at this type of bank are only for emergencies. Health emergencies. Think of it as an insurance fund for major health crises in your child’s life. Stem cells are like magicians that can transform into all the cells that make up the human body – organs, skin, tissue, blood, muscle, bones and nerves. So, if

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