Can I still bank if I want to have delayed cord blood clamping (allow the umbilical cord to stop pulsing)?
A family who would like to delay the time of when the umbilical cord is clamped and cut may still have their child’s cord blood collected. ViaCord’s stance is for the medical professional to deliver the baby as they see fit. After the cord is clamped, the doctor will follow the instructions and try to get as much blood as possible. Advise the parent to request the doctor collect as much blood as possible. The timing of cord clamping is a decision for the medical professional and the family. ViaCord is all about non-interference. If the cell count result is below 100 million, the family will be notified and given the option of whether they want to continue storage. If a family decides not to store, there is no fee for the collection.
