A suggestion ...
When I first heard about stem cells being used as treatment for all kinds of diseases, I thought it was hoax, until I saw it on TV. The use of stem cells in the field of medicine is considered to be as one of greatest scientific breakthroughs! It was able to control and even treat life threatening diseases at the early stages of life!
This was also the time I heard about a placenta and cord blood bank, since the placenta and cord blood are the two sources of stem cells of developing babies while still in the womb.
Storing and banking the placenta and cord blood is surely a good decision, especially in times of medical emergencies. There are some diseases that cannot be diagnosed while inside the womb, and with a supply of stem cells, through banking the placenta and cord blood, you can treat or control these diseases. Stem cells have the potential to repair and replace damages cells, and thus, the rationale behind the stem cell treatment and therapy success! I was really amazed at how storing the placenta and cord blood can make a huge difference in the future of both mother and child, and even other blood-related people. I even suggested to a pregnant friend to look into placenta and cord blood banking!