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Published

March 15, 2024

Updated

May 29, 2024

Why bank with Anja Heatlh?

Stem Cell Banking With Anja

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Why bank with Anja Heatlh?

"I created Anja because my brother's last chance at treatment for cerebral palsy was umbilical cord blood and we couldn't find a match because we're mixed race."

– Anja Founder, Kathryn Cross

Why do cord blood banking?

💡 Stem cells are your body's master cells—they can repair and replace damaged blood and tissue cells.

Overview

Cutting-edge science has enabled the use of stem cells to help treat a variety of diseases, damage, and disorders. Stem cells can be extracted from blood and tissue samples that would otherwise be discarded as medical waste.

❓ Did you know? Some hospitals charge up to $800 for the disposal of your umbilical cord and placenta.

Storing these stem cells allows you to access them at any time. In the event that your child has a serious disease, you will always have the option of a stem cell treatment—an opportunity that few patients have. At Anja Health, we believe that stem cells are the best way to future-proof your family’s health.


Where do stem cells come from?

Umbilical cord blood

Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) in the umbilical cord blood can reconstitute the immune system and have been used to treat cancers, blood disorders, immune disorders, and metabolic disorders.

Umbilical cord tissue

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) in the Warton’s Jelly of the umbilical cord tissue are being used in clinical trials to treat Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, stroke, wounds, and heart disease, and to slow aging.

The placenta

The placenta is a powerhouse containing both Amniotic Epithelial Cells (AECs) and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Both are being looked at to treat neural degeneration, anti-aging, and promote the birth mother’s health.

Why bank with Anja Health?

Our Simple Process

  1. Get your premium collection kit. Free shipping. Bring kit to birth.
  2. Have a nurse or midwife collect. Call our pickup team. Pickup from anywhere in the U.S. within 12 hours. Transported to FDA-approved, AABB-accredited lab.
  3. Retrieve when needed via our portal. Access to your own stem cells for injury, disease, disorder, and other treatments.

Our Quality Guarantee

Every Anja product includes the following:

  • Collection Kit with FDA-approved materials and instructions for medical professionals.
  • Storage for a lifetime without damaging stem cells as stem cells do not expire.
  • Biological goods courier with 10+ years of experience.
  • Maximized stem cell count via manual processing methods that individualize recovery - as opposed to automatic.
  • Quality storage in our FDA-approved and AABB-accredited lab with over 40 years of experience in the space.
  • An Anja Account Specialist to ensure that you stay connected to your stored family stem cells and the latest developments in stem cell research.
  • Access to our community of parents and perinatal experts to support you on your journey.

What We Offer

20 Years of Storage Plans:

Base - $49/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood disorders, Immune disorders, Metabolic disorders

Enhanced - $79/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood ✓ Umbilical Cord Tissue

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood Disorders, Immune Disorders, Metabolic Disorders, Heart and liver Disease

Complete - $99/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood ✓ Umbilical Cord Tissue ✓ Placenta

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood Disorders, Immune Disorders, Metabolic Disorders, Heart and liver Disease, Diabetes, Injury/Wound Healing

*Monthly installments over 8 years cover 20 years of storage. Save up to 30% when you pay upfront.

Lifetime Storage Plans:

Base - $69/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood disorders, Immune disorders, Metabolic disorders

Enhanced - $109/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood ✓ Umbilical Cord Tissue

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood Disorders, Immune Disorders, Metabolic Disorders, Heart and liver Disease

Complete - $139/mo*

✓ Umbilical Cord Blood ✓ Umbilical Cord Tissue ✓ Placenta

Potential uses: Cancers, Blood Disorders, Immune Disorders, Metabolic Disorders, Heart and liver Disease, Diabetes, Injury/Wound Healing

*Monthly installments over 8 years cover a lifetime of storage. Save up to 30% when you pay upfront.

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