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Cord Blood Banking

The greatest love begins
in the smallest cells

Starts as love, stays as science, and works as medicine.

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Why preserve

A legacy for every lifetime

Your baby's cord blood carries cells with the power to heal. Preserving them is how love becomes medicine.

80+ conditions

Regenerative power

Your baby's youngest, most powerful cells. Cord blood is used in transplants for blood cancers, immune deficiencies, and other serious blood disorders, with many more conditions being studied.

80+
Conditions
60,000+
Transplants
What is cord blood
Tomorrow's therapies

Future possibilities

Hundreds of clinical trials are exploring new uses for cord blood and cord tissue, from immune disorders to tissue repair. Preserving now means your family is ready.

500+
Active trials
1,100+
MSC studies
What is cord tissue
Beyond your child

Family protection

One collection can protect more than one person. Cord blood may be a match for siblings, parents, and even extended family members.

25%
Sibling match
100%
Match for child
Public vs. private banking
How it works

3 simple steps

We handle every step, so you can focus on what matters.

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Enroll

Sign up online or by phone. We ship a temperature-controlled collection kit to your home, free of charge.

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Collect

Bring the kit to the hospital. Your OB or midwife collects after birth. Safe, painless, and takes only minutes.

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Store

Our 24/7 courier picks up. Processing at our FDA-licensed cGMP facility. Cryopreserved and monitored 24/7 at our secure storage center.

What families say

Trusted by parents and physicians

★★★★★
"We chose StemCyte because of their dedication to continuous research, clinical trials, and being the only private bank offering public bank access."
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Gabrielle Stone
Author, Eat Pray FML
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"StemCyte really shines. Their experience in delivering valuable and viable stem cells for transplants is amazing. I highly recommend StemCyte."
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Dr. Shahin Ghadir
Reproductive Endocrinologist
★★★★★
"The peace of mind knowing these cells are preserved by a company with this level of scientific credibility is something I never take for granted."
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Michelle R.
StemCyte Parent
★★★★★
"As a physician, I trust StemCyte's accreditation standards and clinical track record. They set a high bar in cord blood banking."
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Dr. James T.
OB/GYN, Los Angeles
★★★★★
"Enrolling with StemCyte was one of the best decisions we made during our pregnancy. The process was seamless from start to finish."
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Amanda K.
First-time mother
★★★★★
"When my son needed a transplant, StemCyte's team was incredible. Having his cord blood stored there gave us options we wouldn't have had otherwise."
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Robert M.
StemCyte Parent
★★★★★
"I recommend StemCyte to every expectant family I see. Their dual accreditation and FDA licensing is unmatched in this space."
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Dr. Christine L.
Hematologist, City of Hope
★★★★★
"The Long COVID trial results were remarkable. As a researcher, I'm watching StemCyte's clinical work closely, and it's genuinely exciting."
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Dr. Paul W.
Clinical Researcher
Pricing

One decision at birth. A lifetime of protection.

Less than $2 a day

Plans designed for every family. Build yours in minutes.

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May benefit other family members
Siblings & parents may benefit
Cord blood + tissue bundle
Double your protection
Lifetime storage available
One decision, stored for a lifetime
Free shipping
Kit delivered to your door
24/7 courier pickup
We come to the hospital
Common questions

What expecting parents ask most

I've heard the chance of using cord blood is low. Is it worth it?
That's a fair concern. But the landscape of medicine is shifting fast. You aren't just banking for today's treatments; you're investing in what's coming next. Cord blood is used in the treatment of over 80 serious conditions worldwide, helping rebuild healthy blood and immune systems. Research continues, but early results are promising. Medical science uncovers new applications every year. By preserving these cells now, you're securing a biological resource for your child, giving them access to powerful treatment options over their lifetime.
If my family has no history of illness, is this necessary?
Banking isn't just for hereditary conditions. It's increasingly about regenerative medicine and treating injuries that can happen to anyone. As research into organ repair and immune system modulation progresses, these cells serve as a biological backup for your child. And because these cells can often match siblings or parents, you're also creating a health safety net for your entire family.
If I miss this window, can I still get access to donor stem cells?
The short answer is yes, but it comes with a significant out-of-pocket cost. Currently, a single cord blood unit for transplant can cost anywhere from $35,000 to $50,000. Banking your own child's cells at birth secures a perfect genetic match and avoids the cost of sourcing a donor unit later. Cord blood can only be collected in the minutes after birth, and that's the reason timing matters.
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Love only has one moment to save the cells: birth

Cord blood can only be collected at birth. Build a plan in minutes. We handle everything from there.

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