Can Stem Cells be used for Family Members?

Preserving your baby’s stem cells can save you and your family from several life-threatening diseases. After a newborn baby's cord is cut, the stem cells are extracted from umbilical cord blood which have the power of regeneration. 

These stem cells can be effective in treating some diseases like blood related issues, certain type of cancer, metabolic disorders or genetic immune disorders. It is possible that your little one’s stem cell can save your family member with Stem Cell Transplant. 

About Stem Cell Transplant

A stem cell transplant is a medical process that includes transferring hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells from a donor to a recipient. The collection of injected stem cells is known as the stem cell "graft." Hematopoietic stem cells generate the various blood cells like, WBC (White blood Cells) , RBC (Red Blood Cells) and platelets. The bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells, where they replicate (self-renew) and develop into circulating blood cells. In truth, our systems are constantly producing new stem cells to replace aging and dying circulating blood cells.

Stem Cells for Family Members

Your baby gets the 100% benefit from the preserved stem cells. Genetically compatible relatives can use preserved stem cells from cord blood, cord tissue, or placental tissue. Stem cells are most likely to be compatible with immediate family members. 

• Siblings:

After your baby, their siblings have a 25% probability of being a perfect match and 50% of being a partial match. 

• Parents:

Even parents may be compatible, albeit the chances are lower than those of siblings. This compatibility is due to shared human leukocyte antigen (HLA) markers, proteins on cell surfaces that the immune system identifies as either non-self or self. 

• Other Family Members:

Furthermore, if a family member suffers from an illness that necessitates a stem cell transplant and there is no good match in the family or public registries, the newborn's banked cells could potentially save their life. 

Even when the cells aren't a perfect match, their immature nature allows them to be used effectively. Newborn stem cells are less likely to trigger graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication can occur following a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.

Give Your Family a New Chance At Life

Stem cell preservation is more than just a medical service; it might save your child's life and provide peace of mind for your family's future health. The distinct properties of stem cells give exceptional potential in the field of regenerative medicine. Their ability to differentiate into diverse types of cells offers hope for the treatment of numerous ailments. The decision to preserve your child's stem cells is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. By deciding to retain these important cells, you are investing in a resource that could be critical to your child's and your future medical treatments and advances. Hence, if you are in a dilemma whether to bank the stem cells or not, consult the experts at Cryoviva. We will help you out to find an optimum solution.