Once again, cord blood is collected once the cord has been cut...See Below from following website...
http://www.wdxcyber.com/collectingcordblood.html
After Birth
Once you have given birth, your newborn’s umbilical cord will be cut. As you and your child become acquainted, a nurse or doctor will take that cut umbilical cord to drain the blood from it. This will not affect you or baby in anyway or interrupt the care that you need and receive.
The cord blood service you have chosen will provide you with a collection kit prior to your due date. Make sure you bring this kit with you when you rush off to the hospital, as your health care provider will not be able to collect the cord blood without it.
In Action
There are two ways in which cord blood can be collected. The method used to collect your baby’s cord blood will depend upon which umbilical cord blood storage service you have chosen.
The first method involves using a syringe. With this collection method, a syringe is inserted into the umbilical cord and draws the blood in. The syringe contains an anticoagulant to prevent the blood from clotting in the syringe. This technique typically is able to collect more blood than the blood bag method, therefore making it a more reliable collection process. It can be done before or after the placenta is delivered.
The blood bag collection method is similar to the syringe method except that bags are used instead. With this technique, a needle is inserted into the umbilical vein and, using gravity for assistance, the blood is drained into a bag. When the blood is done being drained, the blood bag is sealed and labeled so that it is ready for pick up. Normally, blood bag collection is performed before the placenta is delivered.
Collecting cord blood should be done within the first 15 minutes after birth. The longer you wait to collect the blood, the less blood you will be able to collect, which means fewer stem cells. Whether your health care provider collects the blood using a syringe or a blood bag, the entire process shouldn’t take more than five minutes.
Hi C.! I can tell you this was a huge debate for my last son who is now 18 months old. We decided the night before to bank his cord blood and we are SO glad that we did. Let me tell you why...First of all, any family members can use this cord blood for many diseases etc and the child can use it for even MORE. Second, my son had a stroke at some time in utero or shortly there after and now that President Obama supports stem cell research, it may benefit my son one day with his physical disability. I don't know for sure but who knows! Third, with all the stem cell research you just never know how this could benefit your child and your family one day. I totally believe that any stem cell procedures that can SAVE a family member is "right". I hope this helps you with your decision and remember it is your decision and try not to focus so much on the price. If it can help your child or your family out one day, that is priceless!
I totally disagree with the fact that it is harmful to your baby...This is information that I looked up on how cord blood is drawn and it is AFTER the cord has been cut...this is the website.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/cordbloodban...
How is cord blood collected?
The cord blood collection process is simple, safe, and painless. It is usually completed in less than five minutes by your health care provider. Cord blood collection does not interfere with delivery and is possible with vaginal or cesarean deliveries. Your health care provider will use one of two options for cord blood collection: syringe method or bag method.
Syringe method: a syringe is used to draw blood from the umbilical cord shortly after the umbilical cord has been cut. The process is basically the same as drawing blood for a blood test.
Bag method: the umbilical cord is elevated to cause the blood to drain into a bag.
The syringe or bag should be pre-labeled with a unique number that represents your baby. Cord blood may only be collected during the first 15 minutes following the birth, and should be processed by the laboratory within 48 hours.
L. M.