----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 9:56
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood
Storage
Hi Anne:
I had a similar experience with a homebirth in California. Didn't
interfere with expectant management of third stage except yes we did touch the
cord, which was cut AFTER it had finished pulsing, we were able to get the
minimum amount of blood to be stored (~50 mL in this case, I think). The kit
was very complete and the instructions very clear and the placenta delivered
by itself very nicely. In this case the cord blood was a donation to a public
cord bank in Florida (I think). The other midwife and myself made it very
clear that the baby came first and that he/she would receive the cord blood
first, the parents agreed and understood. It all worked out fine with
expectant management of third stage, not at all a problem. Again the main
issue ended up being the courier service but the parents(dad: it was his
idea) took care of that.
marilyn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:39
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood
Storage
Hi Anne,
I had a family at a reunion yesterday from prenatal classes here in the
USA that did store cord blood. Apparently they researched the various
companies - looking at cost etc - and when they picked one they bought the
'kit' for getting the blood. The midwife who attended their birth (yes, they
actually had one!) then collected with blood with the kit that came with
very clear instructions. The biggest hassle was getting a courier at 2am to
come collect the stuff because it has to go into storage within a narrow
timeframe. They are paying I think $300US a year to store it and when the
baby turns 18 she gets 'custody' of the stored blood and can decide to
continue storing it or not.
I'm sure if your client did a web search she could track down a company
that is doing this, although I'm not sure if there is one in Australia.
Maybe she could contact the US companies and ask them if they know
Kirsten Blacker
expat in Minnesota for 3 more days (but who's counting!)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 9:16
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood
Storage
I have a client living in North-west Victoria who is keen to
keep and store her baby's cord blood for use at a later date if
required. Has anyone had any experience of this and can you
give me a contact?
Thanks
Anne |
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