The Process

If you are delivering at Christiana or St. Francis Hospitals in Delaware, these are the steps that you will go through to donate your baby’s umbilical cord blood for free. If you are delivering elsewhere, click here for your options.

Step 1
At some point between 18 and 32 weeks, you MUST pre-register. You have 2 options – fill out the pre-registration form on this site – click here – OR call 866.SAV.CORD and pre-register with a cord blood coordinator at Community Blood Services (CBS).

Step 2
CBS will then send you a health questionnaire. This questionnaire will take you approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. You will be asked personal information such as demographic data, health history, and family genetic history. This is necessary to help evaluate the suitability of the cord blood unit for transplant. Please fill out the questionnaire as soon as you receive it and send back to CBS right away.

Step 3
The medical advisors at CBS will review your health questionnaire. If they have any questions, they will call you. Make sure that you call them back right away. IF you have to leave a message, tell them the best time to reach you to minimize any potential communication issues.

Step 4
After it is determined that you are qualified to donate (based on your questionnaire), you will be sent your cord blood kit at your 36th week. Do not open the kit- it is packed with everything needed for the collection process. Put this kit with your suitcase for the hospital. The hospital DOES NOT have extra kits; your kit has a barcode that is specific to you which is why you MUST BRING IT WITH YOU.

IF at any point during steps 1 – 4 you have questions or encounter problems with the process, contact us either through our Contact Us page OR at 302.765.2875.

Step 5
Inform your doctor that you are donating your baby’s cord blood through The Brady Kohn Foundation so they can note it in your chart.

Step 6
When you get to the hospital, hand the kit to the nurse in triage, they will know what to do with it from there! Mom’s blood will also be obtained for testing purposes, within 48 hours of your delivery; it normally happens around the time of the cord blood collection.

Step 7
Have a wonderful labor, a beautiful baby, and enjoy your family’s special day!



Medical Professional Endorsements
"The Brady Kohn Foundation allows everyday people to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. Being able to possibly save another life by giving away something that would routinely be discarded is the biggest gift that we can provide. All of the physicians at All About Women believe in this life-saving initiative and proudly support and partner with The Brady Kohn Foundation."

Joanne Goshow-Harris, D.O.
All About Women

Medical Professional Endorsements
"The physicians and staff at Brandywine Pediatrics are excited on the strides The Brady Kohn Foundation is making in our community. Your vision will help countless people. We are truly proud to support your work."

Joseph DiSanto, MD
Brandywine Pediatrics

Medical Professional Endorsements
"I am proud to support The Brady Kohn Foundation Public Cord Blood Program and the partnership with Christiana Care Health System. The potential of stem cells from umbilical cord blood is tremendous and growing daily through research and the dedication of countless medical professionals. As the Chair of Christiana Care's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, I lend my support to the doctors here that are helping in this life saving work."

Richard J. Derman, MD, MPH, FACOG
Chairman, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christiana Care Health System

Medical Professional Endorsements
"The Brady Kohn Foundation allows everyday people to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. Being able to possibly save another life by giving away something that would routinely be discarded is the biggest gift that we can provide. All of the physicians at All About Women believe in this life-saving initiative and proudly support and partner with The Brady Kohn Foundation."

Joanne Goshow-Harris, D.O.
All About Women

Medical Professional Endorsements
"I am proud to support The Brady Kohn Foundation Public Cord Blood Program and the partnership with Christiana Care Health System. The potential of stem cells from umbilical cord blood is tremendous and growing daily through research and the dedication of countless medical professionals. As the Chair of Christiana Care's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, I lend my support to the doctors here that are helping in this life saving work."

Richard J. Derman, MD, MPH, FACOG
Chairman, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christiana Care Health System

Medical Professional Endorsements
"The physicians and staff at Brandywine Pediatrics are excited on the strides The Brady Kohn Foundation is making in our community. Your vision will help countless people. We are truly proud to support your work."

Joseph DiSanto, MD
Brandywine Pediatrics




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  • 1-866-SAVCORD To register to donate your Umbilical Cord Blood.
  • Give life.Twice.
  • The Brady Kohn Foundation ph (302) 765-2875 • fx (302) 765-3343 P.O. Box 7261 Wilmington, DE 19803