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Hi Anne and Jo - yes, this
information sounds correct from what I have heard of the process. ACMI
sent information out with their regular publication some months ago to all
members.
I was speaking to
a colleague recently who has decided to start working for this
group. During our discussion I raised the requirement for
immediate cord clamping in order to collect the 45mls of cord blood, and the
impact of this deficit of placental transfusion to the baby at birth. This
is not regarded as 'important' by the proponents of the storage of cord
blood for the (remotely) possible future need
of the baby/child/adult.
I personally subscribe to
the benefits of DELAYED cord clamping and full placental transfusion at
birth.... but that won't surprise anyone who has read my articles on "The Third
Stage Maze". I guess what I'm saying is, like ANY decision parents
are making on behalf of their baby or child, FULL details must be
provided for an INFORMED CHOICE to be made. Kind regards,
Lois
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:49
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood
Storage
Hi Anne.
The company is Cryocite/Cryosite (can't remember which) in our
hospital.
We had an inservice on it a few months ago... from memory it's about
$2000 upfront (0r payoff) then $150 per year until the child is 18 for
storage. After that, the child can take over storage payments if they
want to. I can't quite remember the exact cost of the upfront payment...
$1500 is coming to me now... but I'm not 100% sure, sorry.
I can find out more info for you if you want me to. I guess it
would be the same people who do it over there as here, as all the blood gets
stored in Sydney.
HTH
Jo
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:16
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood
Storage
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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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