1. Your Baby’s Belly Button is Special!

2. I’ve Heard About Stem Cells… When you bank cord blood, you are actually banking cord blood stem cells Stem cells are considered the building blocks of life and have numerous current and future applications Adult vs. embryonic stem cells

3. Why Bank Cord Blood? 1 in 200 people will need a stem cell transplant in their lifetime Banked cord blood can benefit your entire family Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is available for a lifetime

4. Who Should Store? A family decision In particular, those with: History of cancer or genetic disease Sibling with cancer or genetic disease One genetically related parent or if parent was adopted

5. Your Options Preferred: Family banking Public donation - OR - Disposal Don’t throw away this opportunity!

6. Finding the Right Bank for You Do you have experience? What quality controls are in place? Can I put my trust in this company?

7. Five Simple Steps 1) A family enrolls and receives a collection kit. 2) The family brings the kit to the hospital when it is time for delivery.

8. Five Simple Steps, cont. 3) After birth, the doctor collects the baby’s cord blood. Standard medical technique Three to five minutes Painfree for mother and baby 4) After pickup, a lab processes and stores the cord blood. 5) The cord blood is available for use whenever it is needed.

9. A Security Blanket Peace of mind….priceless

10. Questions? 706-733-0130 www.xytexcordblood.com tissues@xytex.com