- Chrissy Teigen has made the decision to bank cord blood for all four of her children, believing it to be a “potentially lifesaving” measure for protecting her family.
- An OB/GYN, Dr. Christine Sterling, wishes that more parents would consider banking cord blood for their children, as it can be used to treat a variety of conditions.
Model and mother Chrissy Teigen recently made a revelation that she has chosen to bank cord blood for all four of her children, including her newborn daughter Wren who was welcomed via surrogate. The act of banking cord blood is seen as a proactive measure to potentially protect the family.
Cord blood contains stem cells that have the ability to transform into various types of human cells. These stem cells can potentially be utilized in the treatment of a wide range of conditions such as cancer and anemia through stem cell transplants.
In Teigen’s own words, “I’m such a mama bear and would do anything for my children’s future safety and wellbeing.” She considers cord blood banking to be a “potentially lifesaving gift.”
An OB/GYN’s Decision to Bank Cord Blood for Her Children
Dr. Christine Sterling, a board-certified OB/GYN, made the decision to bank cord blood for her three children, despite not having a family history of immediate genetic diseases that can be treated with a stem cell transplant. She and her husband, who is also a doctor, were captivated by the future security and potential of stem cell therapies.
The Process of Cord Blood Banking
Dr. Sterling is now a spokesperson for CBR, the company used by Teigen to bank cord blood. She emphasizes that all families should consider banking cord blood. The process involves signing up with a company online and receiving a collection kit. After the baby is born, medical staff collect a sample of cord blood, which is then delivered to a cord blood bank for freezing and storage.
One common misconception is that delayed cord clamping, which allows more blood to flow to the baby after delivery, prevents cord blood banking. However, this is not true. Both delayed cord clamping and cord blood banking can be done simultaneously.
Even parents who have children via a surrogate can still bank cord blood with the surrogate’s consent.
The Option to Donate Cord Blood
The chances of needing banked cord blood are low, around one in 2,700. However, it is considered a best-case scenario to have banked cord blood and never have to use it. Donating cord blood is a more affordable option and involves collecting donations to be sent to public cord blood banks, where the stem cells can be utilized for current and future patients in need of stem cell transplants.
Whether parents choose to privately bank or donate cord blood, Dr. Sterling encourages more families to consider preserving stem cells from birth, as they are highly valuable and should not go to waste.
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