In creating one life
why not save another
It's easy to donate your cord blood to the NHS Cord Blood Bank after the birth of your baby, just like Shamiah's mum did.
Can I Donate?
Most people are able to donate their cord blood but as with donating blood we must make sure that the donation is as safe as possible for the patient. Therefore we ask each cord blood donor a series of lifestyle and medical questions to make sure the donation is suitable.
To donate your cord blood you must be aged 17 or over.
Unfortunately, we cannot collect your cord blood if you are carrying twins or other multiple births. This is because the placenta will be smaller than with single births and we will not be able to collect enough cord blood from the placenta.
Here are just some of the reasons why we can't accept a donation:
You have ever:
- injected drugs for non-medical reasons
- received money or drugs in exchange for sex
- been diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
In the last 12 months you have had sex with:
- a partner who has had sex with someone in exchange for money or drugs
- a partner who injects drugs for non-medical reasons
- a partner who has been diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C
- a man who has had sex with another man.
To donate your cord blood you must be aged 17 or over.
If you would like to discuss the statements above, please contact us.