Many of them discouraged her , when she sought her doctor’s opinion.
But her gyneacologist offered her complete support to her decision.
" We’ll surely go ahead, if you want to do it," she said.
She had read about it ,a lot ; the pros, and the cons !
She knew the costs involved too.
But she, sure, could afford it now ; this was an investment for a safe future.
"This is for your own good," she whispered, gently stroking her swollen belly, as if seeking permission.
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Image courtesy : lifecellinternational.com
Linking this to A toZ 2014 and the Ultimate Blogging Challenge.
This one is unique! Never heard of umbilical cord blood banking.
ReplyDeleteA very unique take on 'U'.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the rest of the #AtoZChallenge. I linked to your participation on my post for 'T' - Is A Table of Contents Necessary?
Unusual topic yes, but Utterly important too, if we want science to progress. Great write-up!
ReplyDeleteEven this is new to me too. Will read more about it. wonderful write
ReplyDeletemade me smile :)
ReplyDeletei guessed this one right!!! yay!!
ReplyDeleteGood one! I've heard of umbilical cord banking but don't know much about it
ReplyDeleteI wish people knew more about Cord Blood Banking which can save your child in the future. I have also heard that now it's possible by banking your baby's first milk tooth. Very informative :)
ReplyDeleteA different drabble with a timely message. There is lots of awareness on this matter nowadays in the perspective of stem cells to be used in future , I guess.
ReplyDeleteaah i guessed this one*grins* I'm all for this procedure, and i shall opt for this if all goes well(when i do reach that stage ie lol)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking its a abortion :-/
ReplyDeletemore and more people need to know about it
ReplyDeleteU for Uncanny-Random Thoughts Naba
Somehow I knew this would have a positive end! Lovely take!
ReplyDeleteThis may be your best post in this series! It probably has the most meaningful message!!
ReplyDelete=( This is the kind of decision that haunts you forever. I understand what might push someone toward it, but there are so many couples trying to adopt...
ReplyDeleteTrue Heroes from A to Z
first thought it was abortion, and then maybe something for future birth control... hmmm.. umbilical cord.. too much unusual to click in our minds!!
ReplyDeleteLiked this one a lot and there must be more awareness on UCBB :)
ReplyDeletePheww I was worried in the beginning, the UCBB it is :) Wish I'd done this too 8 years ago
ReplyDeleteWish we'd done it... Yeah 8 years ago for us too.. Like Sunila.
ReplyDeleteSeems like the wisest thing to do!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this concept.. Need to google now :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't done it either. Looks like many parents do it these days though.
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