The umblical cord - a life saver
@allknowing (147352)
India
June 14, 2025 7:49pm CST
The umblical cord provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus through the mother's blood during pregnancy.
Did you know after delivery it is collected and stored as Umbilical cord blood, is a rich source of stem cells, that help cure diseases, including some cancers and blood disorders.
How many do that is not known but it is such a precious source of life saver.
Image credit:
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/umbilical-cord
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@Ineeddentures (4329)
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I had no idea about that at all my friend.
Thank you for imparting your wide knowledge of the subject on us all.
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@allknowing (147352)
• India
Just now
And to think not many are interested in preserving it
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@MarieCoyle (44928)
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My children did this when my grandchildren were born. It wasn't as costly as it is now. I looked it up one day, and it's now about $300 per year to store the umbilical cord in the approved medical settings. Ouch.
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@allknowing (147352)
• India
8h
It is expensive I see but its use could be priceless
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