Umbilical<unk>  is human blood from the placenta and umbilical cord, collected after the cord has been detached from the newborn baby.<unk>  is utilized as a source of stem cells for transplantation, being rich in hematopoietic stem cells.<unk>  is stored by both public and private<unk>  banks.  Public<unk>  banks store<unk>  for the benefit of the general public, and most U.S. banks coordinate matching<unk>  to patients through the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).  Private<unk>  banks are for-profit organizations which store<unk>  for the exclusive use of the donor or donor's relatives.
Public<unk>  banking is strongly supported by the medical community. However, private<unk>  banking is generally not recommended unless there is a family history of specific genetic diseases. Private banking is unlawful in France and Italy, and opposed by the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies.
Cord blood
Blood
Birthing center
Umbilical cord
Serum
Breast milk
Cadaveric blood
Hemocoel