[Hopefull2009]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

Some providers will draw the cord blood for the purpose of donation without explicit patient consent. It is a little tricky from an ethical standpoint but if you were to ask for this to be done then insurance expects the provider to charge (if memory serves from OB clinicals last summer) 500$. Whereas if its just drawn it did not create a reimburseable event.

Cord blood is an excellent source of stem cells. I personally think that cord blood donation should be an opt out rather than an opt in choice.

.....and I don't think many mothers would have a problem with this.

I know I wouldn't...if it harms no one, and a birth or research can safe another's life, I say take it!

[CEG]

Originally Posted by Hopefull2009

.....and I don't think many mothers would have a problem with this.

I know I wouldn't...if it harms no one, and a birth or research can safe another's life, I say take it!

Cord blood collection is not compatible with delayed cord clamping (as far as I have been told). Although few providers seem to practice delayed cord clamping there are many benefits to the baby and it does not rule out active management of the third stage- in fact WHO does not recommend early cord clamping as part of it's active management practice recommendations. I digress, but I do think there are reasons people would opt out of early clamping and opt out cord blood banking would make that more difficult.