My daughter-in-law is due to have a baby in October and has asked if banking the cord blood is a good thing to do. I have read some of the literature she has been given and I'm not sure whether this is just a way of making money or is it for real. It is very expensive, the first stage when the cord blood is taken at the birth is approximately $1000.00 Canadian and the banking is offered at a rate of approximately $1000.00 Canadian for 10 years storage. Also it does not guarantee it will be a match for the recipient. Would it only be useful to the baby's siblings? Would someone like myself with P.D. benefit? Any information would be appreciated. I would be willing to help with the costs but I am leary.