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What Are The Benefits Of Preserving A Baby's Umbilical Cord?
Question: Hi, I have some query regarding baby cell... Life cell. What are the benefits of persevering baby 's umbilical cord. Is it mandatory to preserve.. Bit confused..
Brief Answer:
It is not mandatory to preserve
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Okay. I will explain in simpler terms. Stem cells are pluripotent cells. It means that they can replicate to become liver, brain, and other organs when needed. Suppose in later life the child or any other family member has some organ damage for any reason like cancer etc, then these cells can be used to regenerate the entire organ.
This technique has shown some good results in research.
It is not mandatory to preserve. Its your own choice.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
It is not mandatory to preserve
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Okay. I will explain in simpler terms. Stem cells are pluripotent cells. It means that they can replicate to become liver, brain, and other organs when needed. Suppose in later life the child or any other family member has some organ damage for any reason like cancer etc, then these cells can be used to regenerate the entire organ.
This technique has shown some good results in research.
It is not mandatory to preserve. Its your own choice.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it's really beneficial to preserve it... And if I need any in future then I will get emergency support? .. Or once this company got money they will delay like Govt office!?
Brief Answer:
Its their job to make it available
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
These companies are private companies and its their job to make it available in time. It is better to check all technical details, pros and cones with them also before committing.
Dr Vaishalee
Its their job to make it available
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
These companies are private companies and its their job to make it available in time. It is better to check all technical details, pros and cones with them also before committing.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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