I've just been researching a little about cord blood banking. For those of you who don't know too much about cord blood banking, it's definately something to consider before giving birth especially if you can afford the procedure --- a good starting place is parents guide cord blood.
Here's a list of some of the useful resources I've found that both contain vital information and news about cord blood blanking and also where you can ask experts.
Cord Blood : Their argument for cord blood banking is that it's like an insurance policy for your newbord. Their argument against is that the odds are very low that you'll actually need cord blood for medical treatment. Their resident expert is Peter Hollands, PhD in Stem Cell Biology, who is a consultant for "SmartCells International" and "Cells for Life", and is there to answer your specific questions.
Cord Blood Banking forum : more advanced site containing information about cutting-edge developments in cord blood research, with forums geared towards medical professionals but also to patients and donors. It's run by Stemcyte, a company that actual offers cord blood banking, so people answering your questions will most likely often include some of the top transplant physicians in the world.
National Cord Blood Program : their community forum is run by someone who is an actual cord blood transplant survivor. They offer lots of articles and information for consideration (e.g. public donation vs. private storage of cord blood).
If any of you have actually gone through the cord blood banking procedure, know of other great resources on the web, or just have some useful advice or comments you'd like to post, then we'd love to hear from you!
So be sure to check out more about cord blood banking as a way to invest in your child's future