Most mothers can donate their baby's cord blood. But there are some medical conditions and lifestyle factors which mean you can’t.

Yes. We can normally collect your cord blood whether you have an elective or emergency caesarean.

Yes, you can.

Yes, you can still donate. Anthony Nolan supports NICE guidance not to have the cord clamped earlier than one minute after birth if all is well with the baby. Our collectors will work around your birth plan and provide further evidence-based information as needed to help you make an informed decision. Donating does not affect your birth plan in any way.