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Preserve your
Newborns’s
Stem Cells for
a Healthier
Future

A gift of regenerative health
for your baby’s tomorrow

Give your newborn the best
start. Storing their stem
cells opens the door
to future treatments
and peace of mind
for your family.

Preserve your Newborn’s Stem Cells for a Healthier Future

A gift of regenerative health for your baby’s tomorrow

Every parent strives to give their child the best start in life. By preserving your baby’s stem cells at birth, you’re investing in a future filled with endless possibilities—from advanced medical treatments to peace of mind for your family. Explore how these powerful cells could one day make a life-changing difference.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the building blocks of life. They are undifferentiated cells, which means they haven’t yet developed into a specific type of cell. Because of this, they have a remarkable ability to transform into various cell types in the body – such as muscle, nerve, or blood cells – and help repair or regenerate tissue.

Detailed medical illustration showing the umbilical cord’s structure.

Baby Stem Cells, or Umbilical Cord Blood and Tissue Stem Cells as doctors refer to them, are collected safely at birth and preserved for potential future use. These stem cells are rich in regenerative capabilities – and completely free from the ethical concerns surrounding embryonic stem cells.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the building blocks of life. They are undifferentiated cells, which means they haven’t yet developed into a specific type of cell. Because of this, they have a remarkable ability to transform into various cell types in the body – such as muscle, nerve, or blood cells – and help repair or regenerate tissue.

Detailed medical illustration showing the umbilical cord’s structure.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the building blocks of life. They are undifferentiated cells, which means they haven’t yet developed into a specific type of cell. Because of this, they have a remarkable ability to transform into various cell types in the body – such as muscle, nerve, or blood cells – and help repair or regenerate tissue.

Baby Stem Cells, or Umbilical Cord Blood and Tissue Stem Cells as doctors refer to them, are collected safely at birth and preserved for potential future use. These stem cells are rich in regenerative capabilities – and completely free from the ethical concerns surrounding embryonic stem cells.

Why are your baby’s stem cells so precious?

The stem cells found in your baby’s umbilical cord blood and tissue are young, versatile, and in their most pristine form. Once preserved, they may be used to:

  • Rebuild damaged tissues
  • Cure specific illnesses
  • Replace diseased cells

This powerful ability is what we refer to as RECURE capacity:
REbuilding · CUring · REplacing

Currently, these stem cells are used in the treatment of more than 80 approved medical conditions, including certain cancers, blood disorders, and immune deficiencies. But that’s only the beginning. Clinical trials are underway exploring stem cell-based therapies for diabetes, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, heart conditions, hearing loss, and more.

By preserving your baby’s stem cells today, you’re creating medical options for the future – not only for your child, but potentially for siblings and other family members too.

Are there ethical concerns?

The use of embryonic stem cells has long been a controversial topic, as their extraction involves the destruction of an embryo – which is both ethically and legally restricted in many regions.

However, umbilical cord stem cells are collected after birth, without harm to the baby or mother. These are considered ethically sound and are widely accepted in the medical community. At CryoSave SA, we work exclusively with non-embryonic stem cells, offering families peace of mind along with medical potential.

As of 2025, over 7 million umbilical cord blood (UCB) units are stored globally, with approximately 800,000 units in public banks and more than 6.75 million units in private and hybrid banks.

Additionally, cord tissue banking has become increasingly common, with many banks offering this service alongside UCB storage.

The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA), which coordinates global stem cell donor and cord blood unit data, reports over 800,000 cord blood units stored in public banks and more than 38 million stem cell donors worldwide.
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), known as Be The Match, manages the world’s largest hematopoietic cell registry, listing over 300,000 cord blood units and more than 22 million individual stem cell donors.
In Europe, institutions like Crioestaminal in Portugal have significantly contributed to cord blood and tissue storage, with Crioestaminal storing over 60,000 samples, making it one of the continent’s largest cryopreservation banks.

Globally, more than 500 cord blood banks operate across over 70 countries, collecting more than 30,000 units annually.

In summary, the global network of public and private cord blood and tissue banks has collectively stored over 7 million units, reflecting significant growth in stem cell banking and its expanding role in regenerative medicine and transplant therapies.

What conditions can be treated with newborn stem cells?

Every year, over 50,000 stem cell transplants are performed worldwide. Stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue have approved therapeutic uses, including:

  • Blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma
  • Bone marrow failure disorders
  • Immune system deficiencies
  • Metabolic diseases

In addition to these established treatments, ongoing clinical trials are exploring new possibilities, offering hope for previously untreatable conditions.

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Please let us know what is on your mind. Have a question for us, or any concerns about stem cell banking? Please ask away.


Become a CryoSave parent

Choosing to store your baby’s stem cells is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — and CryoSave SA is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our expert team is ready to:

  • Answer your questions
  • Explain how the process works
  • Help you secure your baby’s stem cells safely and professionally

Your journey starts with a single step. Use our Get Quote form to receive more information and personalised pricing options. There’s no obligation — just the chance to explore a medical resource that could one day make all the difference.

Preserve the possibility. Protect your family’s future. Partner with CryoSave SA.