Baby Stem Cells - Cord Blood & Tissue

 

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The following documentary follows the story of Matthew Ross and his familiy that have decided to store their unborn baby's stem cells to be used as treatment for his Leakaemia.

Introduction Introduction
What are stem cells and how do they work?
Meet Matthew Ross Which diseases can be treated with stem cells?
An interview with Dr Yvonne Holt, the Medical Director of Netcells.
What are Stem Cells? The Ross family- meet Matthew Ross
Matthew suffers from leukaemia and the stem cells taken from his sister’s umbilical cord could be used for treatment.
Which Diseases can be treated with stem cells? How are stem cells collected and processed?
See an actual cord blood collection during birth and the processing of the stem cells in the Netcells laboratory.
A Gynaecologist's Opinion A Gynaecologist's Opinion
An interview with Dr. Van der Wat; a Gynaecologist in Johannesburg.
Common Concerns Reasons for storing your baby’s stem cells
A Couple’s Opinion A Couple’s Opinion
Interview with Rachel and Dali Tambo.
What makes Netcells unique in South Africa