Helping them thrive: NICU programs support premature babies
Megan gave birth prematurely and was enrolled in Sharp Mary Birch’s clinical trials and developmental rounds to receive specialized care for her infant.
Becoming a parent today means you have access to more resources and choices than ever before. One of those important choices is whether to save your baby's cord blood.
Your baby's umbilical cord contains a rich source of genetically unique stem cells that are the building blocks for blood, organs, tissue and the immune system. You have the option to save these stem cells for future use — for your baby, other family members or as donor cells for those in need.