Q: Can I have stem cell collection?
A:
This has to be arranged in advance. You will have to have a collection pack delivered in advance to your home. You will then need to bring it with you to the hospital. The midwife or doctor prepares the pack just before the baby is born. After the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, the blood is collected from the placental segment of the cord. This is a relatively simple procedure for most doctors and midwives. It can be done at any kind of birth, including a Caesarean section.
