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Finding out that I was pregnant was the greatest joy and surprise of my life. My husband and I had just moved to Canada from the UK and we were still getting used to our new home and jobs. As soon as we found out we were going to become parents, we started making preparations, focusing especially on finding the right cord blood bank and getting in touch with a specialized courier to make the delivery quickly, Canada market being still full of surprises for us, especially in terms of cord blood banking companies and couriers specialized in delivering the cord blood from the clinic to the bank. We decided to give our child every possible fighting chance, so we chose to preserve the cord blood, in case we would need it later for stem cell therapy. Also, I decided to brave it out and deliver the baby 100% naturally, without an epidural. Getting In the Motherhood Mindset Caring for another was a novel experience for me from the first weeks of pregnancy. However, I found out that it is very easy to be a responsible pregnant woman in Canada: bio food and 100% natural vitamin drinks are easily available in every supermarket and there are a lot of gyms catering to the special needs of future mothers. I feared Lamaze classes Ive always found it hard to act out in front of others. The idea of pretending to give birth and breathe in that funny way in a room full of other couples was scary. However, the friendly instructor made everyone feel at ease by throwing in a joke here and there and, soon, I was looking forward to the weekly Lamaze class. How My Doctor Became My Best Friend As new residents in a new country, we had to start fresh with everything including the doctor who would monitor my health and assist me at birth. After a few initial awkward appointments, we finally broke the ice. She is an alert and lively woman, with two children of her own and a wealth of personal and professional experience in childbirth. My doctor was an invaluable help in selecting a reputable stem cells bank and a courier to make the delivery quickly. She explained to me that it is critical to inform both the stem cells bank and the delivery service as soon as labour starts. Leaving My Fears Behind As I progressed through the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, I learned to be more confident in my instincts and enjoy these special moments of my life. I know that I have taken all the necessary precautions and I am keeping a healthy lifestyle to give my baby the best chances for a perfect start in life. And when the big moment comes, I will be ready. I will walk inside the maternity ward knowing that I have my loving husband and a competent doctor by my side, that the courier to make the delivery quickly will take the babys cord blood to the stem cell bank for safe preservation, and that our new family will live an extremely happy life in Canada, our new country.

More and more future parents are trying to do everything they can to safeguard their babys future. They start saving for their childs college fund and they contact the most reputable Toronto stem cell banks, trying to understand as much as possible about the process of preserving their newborn babys blood cord or DNA.

Since it is such a popular (and still confusing) subject, I decided to do some research and shed some light on the differences between storing cord blood and DNA. I must admit that I knew next to nothing about the subject, so I started my research with an open mind, free of bias or erroneous information.

The Collection Process

Both cord blood and DNA are collected immediately after the birth of your baby. Both types of samples are sealed in vacuum and sterile packaging and sent by special courier service to the stem cell bank where they are deep frozen (the process is called cryogenic preservation).

Now, let me get in more detail on the different collection processes:

1. For Cord Blood

Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord as soon as possible after the babys birth. There are two types of methods for collecting cord blood:

• The gravitational method cord blood is collected into the recipients by natural gravitational flow;
• The syringe method the cord blood is drawn from the umbilical cord by a syringe and then pumped into the sterile recipient.

Both methods are 100% safe for the baby and the mother and all the hospitals in Toronto have specialized teams for the safe collection of cord blood by both methods.

2. For DNA

DNA collection is very simple and non-invasive: a cotton swab is gently brushed against the inside cheek of the baby and then sealed, transported by courier service to the stem cell bank and preserved using the same process as in the case of cord blood.

What Is the Difference between Cord Blood and DNA Therapy?

Cord blood is used to extract stem cells. Stem cells are unspecialized primary cells that can be taught to grow into various types of specialized cells, such as marrow, bone, or blood cells. Stem cells therapy is mostly used for the treatment of various genetic blood diseases and various types of cancer.

In case of DNA preservation, Toronto clinics use the original, unaltered DNA to develop various gene therapies (for instance, reversing genetic mutations which are responsible for certain types of cancer).

Therefore, if you want to cover any potential issues, you should preserve both the babys cord blood and original DNA and have them delivered by reputable courier service Toronto companies to the stem cells bank of your choice after your childs birth.