Hyderabad|India|June'2012: Actress Namrata Shirodkar and southern superstar Mahesh Babu are all set to enjoy a bundle of joy again! The superstar couple has decided to offer a special welcome to their second issue by choosing to bank with CordLife for their baby’s stem cells.

Namrata Shirodkar has not only decided to bank her baby’s stem cells, but also decided to join hands with CordLife in spreading the awareness on the benefits of stem cell banking. Mahesh Babu is also a strong advocate for cord blood banking & has taken keen interest in deciding the brand to store their baby’s stem cells.

Speaking on the occasion the couple said “We couldn’t be more happier banking with CordLife for our baby’s stem cells”. Not only the star couple but, celebrities across India have chosen CordLife to bank their baby’s stem cells. This trend surely indicates the growing consciousness among couples towards stem cell banking. With tremendous potential in curing critical diseases, stem cell technology is the future of medical science. Stem cells extracted from the cord blood and cord blood tissue have been able to treat conditions like leukaemia, lymphoma, cerebral palsy and thalassemia major positively. The technology is also being used to treat many other diseases.

Meghnath Roy Chowdhury, MD, CordLife, said: “the couple showed a keen interest in stem cell banking. After researching it thoroughly, they chose to bank with us. Our association with them will create a great connect with our target audience.”

CordLife besides having a pan India presence is widely acknowledged to resonate with the best quality and technology leadership in Asia covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, and the Philippines over the last ten years. It is also the only stem cell bank providing a quality guarantee of USD$30,000 to ensure the quality of cord blood stored. Under this programme, families are assured of a viable cord blood unit throughout their contractual agreement with CordLife.

-June 2012