I thought about it in my first pregnancy, but wasn't prepared to pay the amount for private storage. I was happy to donate the cord blood for anyone elses use. If it helped an ill person - and saved anyone's life - then it would be a great thing...

I believe there are only two hospitals in melbourne that collect 'public' core blood - although I might be wrong there...

The other thing I question is if I would be able to donate cord blood (publicly or privately) as I am not allowed to donate normal blood, because I lived in England for 3 years during the 'mad cow' experience.

I might make some more enquiries into it this time around. If I am able to donate the cord blood - I will definately do it.