Cord Blood Collection vs Cessation of Pulsation

[Blushbaby]

I'd like to try cord blood collection but wait for the cord to stop pulsating first. Has anyone else tried this? Have you been able to still get a reasonable sample fron either the cord or placenta?

[binkacat]

I've collected blood after the cord has stopped pulsating and got very good samples. I take it this is for stem cells? Is your m/w prepared to do it, or do you mean you/partner will be doing it yourselves?