I just didn’t ever want to say, “I wish I had.”

Planning for a new baby is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be one of the most overwhelming.
From choosing your baby’s name to deciding on a pediatrician, it can feel like every little decision could have a big impact on your child’s future. One of those decisions includes deciding to store your baby’s newborn stem cells.
We asked our families to share why they chose to bank their children’s cord blood and cord tissue. Their insightful responses shed light on the common reasons parents ultimately make this decision and the value they see in continuing to preserve.

The  greatest gift
Many parents spoke about how they believed banking their baby’s newborn stem cells with us was an investment in their child’s future. For these parents, cord banking is an act of love—a gift that has the potential to grow in value with time.

“When you realize you are about to bring another life into the world, all you want to do is use everything in your power to protect this life and take care of it […] So many things in a child’s life journey are outside of our control. We wanted to focus on the things we could be in charge of.” – Oksana Y.

“Storing my children’s stem cells is one of the best gifts I could ever give them.” – Kate C.

“There are more advancements as time goes on, so I feel our investment in our child’s future is only becoming more valuable.” - Brian B.

Managing Uncertainty
Past medical experiences have shaped how some parents plan for the future. Many felt that cord banking was not just a precaution, but a way to potentially offer their children a greater sense of protection.

One client, an oncology registered nurse, decided to store her children’s cord blood after seeing its incredible potential in her work at a stem cell transplant unit:

“I have worked on this unit for almost 10 years now and have seen the incredible things that can be done with stem cells. I have personally seen the lives of many really, really sick people saved through the use of stem cells!” – Kelly K.

Another client shared how witnessing her mother’s battle with leukemia solidified her decision to bank:

“While the life inside of me grew, my mother’s faded away. After rounds of chemotherapy, her only hope for survival was finding a bone marrow match for a transplant. Unfortunately, as a Chinese American, her pool was extremely limited, and none of her siblings or other extended family were a viable match. Shortly before our son turned 1, she lost her battle with leukemia. Being mixed race, we knew that if we ever faced the same situation for our son, the pool of candidates would be even smaller. We now have two beautiful children, and our thought process was the same both times around. Storing their stem cells would give them hope if we needed to find a match.” – Rachel C.

A hopeful tomorrow
Ultimately, families said they continue to bank their children’s newborn stem cells with us because it offers them a sense of security, hope, and possibility. In a world filled with uncertainties, preserving your baby’s stem cells can feel like a small but potentially powerful step toward ensuring their health and well-being for years to come.

“With stem cell research making more progress, it is important to continue storing our daughter’s stem cells. Our daughter has Crohn’s disease, and we are hopeful someday her stem cells can be used to treat her illness.” – Anita O.

“You never know what could happen to your child as they grow. I just didn’t ever want to be in the position to say, ‘I wish I had.’” – Marra C.

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Expecting a child? Have friends or family who are expecting a child or grandchild?  Enroll with us today or refer a friend. When someone you refer preserves with us, you’ll receive a cheque or storage credit to fund your storage fees.**