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Where and how does one donate cord blood?

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Cord Blood Banking: The best information and way to approach donation of cord blood is found in this website: http://marrow.Org/get_involved/donate_cord_blood/how_to_donate/how_to_donate.Aspx.

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Answered 10/9/2015

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Prepare ahead: These services are available in participating hospitals who need to know of your plans before delivery.The cord blood must be taken from the cord/placenta as soon after birth as possible.

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