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Why is cord blood banking important? Cord blood banking involves collecting blood left in your newborn's umbilical cord and placenta and storing it for future medical use. Cord blood contains potentially lifesaving cells called stem cells. (The stem cells in cord blood are different from embryonic stem cells.)Is cord blood free? Donating cord blood to a public bank in the United States is free. Collecting cord blood for donation is safe and painless for you and your child, because it's done after the umbilical cord is cut. Your donation could be a lifesaving match for a cancer patient.What is private cord blood banking? Private (commercial) cord banks will store the donated blood for use by the donor and family members only. They can be expensive. These banks charge a fee for processing and an annual fee for storage. Direct-donation banks are a combination of public and private banks. They store cord blood for public use.