Anticipate the future, Bank amniotic fluid stem cells.
Amniotic fluid is the nourishing and protective liquid that surrounds your baby during pregnancy. But what you may not realize is that this fluid contains stem cells (known as mesenchymal stem cells) that, if collected and stored, may help protect your child’s health throughout his or her lifetime. Research shows that these cells could help treat future common injuries such as repairing cartilage for the knee, healing wounds or developing skin for skin grafts.
You may have heard of other stem cell banking like cord blood, which contains stem cells that can be used to treat blood-related conditions. What is different about amniotic fluid stem cells is that they are multifunctional and can grow into many different organs and tissues. That means that these cells have the potential to treat a wide range of conditions.
Pregnancy is a unique time to collect amniotic fluid, and it is easy and safe to collect it during prenatal tests throughout your entire pregnancy. And preserving and storing amniotic fluid from your pregnancy could potentially offer your child an opportunity to benefit from advances in future medical treatments.
Biocell Center is the leader in amniotic fluid preservation. For years, Biocell Center has been conveniently and safely preserving amniotic fluid for pregnant women in Europe, and this service is now available in the U.S.
We encourage you to browse our site to learn more and contact us with any questions.
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