Is stem cell is worthy for preservation.

Public banking (donating to a public stem-cell registry) has the strongest medical value because these units can help any matching patient. Private banking (storing only for your own child) has a much lower current medical probability of being used in the future. cord blood stem cells are being increasingly used in newer research areas such as immunotherapy, regenerative medicine, and treatment of certain genetic/metabolic disorders. These are still evolving, and the future possibilities may expand. So, private banking is not medically necessary for every baby, but families who: • have a history of blood cancers or genetic diseases, or • wish to invest for potential future regenerative therapies may consider it. If banked, choose a reputable company with proper accreditation, storage standards, and transparent long-term costs.

Discuss with your obstetrician to understand if your family has any specific medical indications for cord-blood banking. • If you choose to go ahead, contact a certified cord-blood bank early in pregnancy for registration and collection planning. • If unsure, you may also choose public donation, which is medically valuable and free in many centres.