192 Stem cells, placenta cells, cord tissue cells OH MY! How and why to privately bank with ANJA HEALTH CEO, Kathryn Cross

Birth Story Podcast

We will cover Kathryn’s “Founder’s Story” about why she founded Anja Health - after a near-drowning accident, her brother was left with cerebral palsy and umbilical cord blood stem cells could’ve helped save his life. Since they’re mixed race, they were unable to find a match in public banks, which inspired Kathryn to create an affordable private stem cell safe. We will talk about what cord blood banking is, why is it important and we’ll mention a few case studies, that will showcase a few of the 85+ diseases for which cord blood stem cells are approved as a treatment for.

3 Key takeaways from the podcast that listeners will learn today:

  • If you’re pregnant you should definitely consider cord blood cord tissue and placenta banking. Placenta banking is an under utilized part of the birth plan

  • Why Anja Health is different 

  • How cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta banking works and how much it costs.

3 Keywords that people would want to search when looking for content that you would provide in this episode:

  • Cord blood banking

  • Stem cells

  • Birth plan

Favorite baby product or new motherhood product? What would you buy for someone who was currently pregnant or a new parent?: 

  • the Complete plan for Lifetime of storage by Anja Health

Kathryn Cross is the CEO and Founder of Anja Health. Currently she is based in LA. 

Website: anjahealth.com

Instagram: @anja.health

TikTok: @kathrynanja & @anjahealth

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/anjahealth

YouTube Channel: @anjahealth

XOXO -Heids

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I’m Heidi, a Certified Birth Doula, and I’ve supported the deliveries of over one thousand babies in my career. On the Birth Story Podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through your pregnancy by providing you education through storytelling. I provide high-level childbirth education broken down to make it super digestible for you because I know you are a busy parent on the go. Plus, because I am so passionate about birth outcomes, you will hear from many of the top experts in labor and delivery.

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