Despite the myriad of stem cell uses, it is not accessible and beneficial for everyone. Depending on the condition that needs treatment, the baby and the sibling can access the cord blood stem cells. However, the ultimate decision depends on the recommendation from the healthcare professional. Let's explore who will have an excellent match with the preserved cord blood.
 
The Baby - Your baby will have a complete match over their cord blood cells. It can be used to treat certain non-genetic diseases and cancers . Autologous transplantation or infusion is highly preferred due to the minimal risk.
 
Siblings – Siblings who need stem cell donors can use the donor's cord blood cells. When used in the sibling of the baby, the approach has a successful outcome that is twice as high as a non-relative person. They can output the umbilical cord stem cells to treat blood disorders, bone marrow, and cancer.
 
Parents – Parents have a single HLA group similar to their baby (half from the mother and half from the father). It means the cord blood stem cells will match the parent up to 50%.