Also in my background I should mention that I created and run the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank, an FDA licensed public cord blood bank that is located at Duke. (stembook.org)
And when you donate your baby's cord blood to a public cord blood bank there are no collection or storage costs. (bethematch.org)
You can store cord blood privately so it's available for your baby or another family member, or you can donate it to a public cord blood bank where it can be used to treat anyone with life - threatening illnesses. (care.com)