Giuliana and Bill Rancic Decided to Chose to Bank Duke’s Cord Blood

The reality television stars Giuliana and Bill Rancic have written about their decision to privately store their newborn son's umbilical cord blood.

After years of fertility struggles — including unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization and subsequent miscarriage — the couple welcomed Edward Duke via gestational surrogate on Aug. 29.

The Rancics explained that Giuliana's battle with breast cancer and their own struggle with infertility prompted them to prepare for the future.

-->

The Rancics have partnered with the Cord Blood Registry, a large stem cell bank, to ensure parents become informed about the practice. People notes the Rancics are paid spokespersons for Cord Blood Registry.

Before the birth, the stars of Giuliana & Bill began preparing for their baby boy and were introduced to the benefits of cord blood banking.
-->
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com