Americord Reviews

Americord banks a couple of things including the cord blood and something else that was geared towards helping the moms. And nobody else was doing that, which was what made me choose them. I’m happy that I chose to bank everything because this is my last child. And I didn’t do it with my other two children. It could help everyone and I hope we should never have to use it but knowing that it’s there gives me peace of mind. Over the phone, the Americord rep was very nice. And we’ve also emailed frequently before that. He made me feel comfortable in the process and really walked me through and let me know that if I had any questions I could contact them anytime. Also, the person who picked up the kit was very quick.

For us, technology, knowledge, and trustworthiness were important. Cost also factored in, and in all the dimensions Americord ranked very high among the top 3 vendors we examined in detail. Staff were well educated and super helpful. We ended up investing in all 3 services they offer, also based on some helpful bundle pricing the firm offers. Highly recommended.

I had a great experience with Americord. All representatives were very helpful and always nice. They provide all instructions over the phone + you receive them with the kit. I delivered my boy at night and they picked up the package first thing in the morning and helped to complete the form. So, I would definitely recommend them. Great work guys! Keep it the same way!

We had done our research but hadn't decided on if we would store but we reached out the day before we were supposed to check in to have our little girl and Americord overnighted us the collection package along with everything we needed and clear instructions. We decided to go ahead and do it so we went over everything with the nurse when we arrived in the hospital and thankfully they had done it before so it was a pretty easy process. After our girl was born the doctor and nurses collected everything and we packaged it up and called to have it picked up. Shortly after a courier picked everything up and it was off to be stored.

I have no issues with Americord. I used them for banking purposes and it has met my expectation. The storage was already included with the price. I had a very good experience working with the blood cord specialist and the courier was prompt. But they should make their website in which you have an account with friendlier like being able to change payment options and those types of things.

We’ve been hearing about the new thing that once we save cord blood, it’ll change a lot of things in the future. This is gonna be our last chance so we decided to go ahead and save the cord blood. Americord was responsive so, we decided to go ahead and do it with them. We initially called them and they responded to give me all the options we have and how much it will cost. We decided on what options we would like to go pickup and once we received the kit, we had to take it to the hospital. We got things taken care of. It was really expensive compared to the other cord blood we had but they did a pretty good job.

I liked Americord's reputation and that they take double the amount of the blood. We also got recommendations for them from other people. I know from past experience with someone else that they are very reliable. I am 30 years old and when I was younger, a lot of these things were not available. Now, there is research and things have gone on, how it can save a life or help other family members. So, my main thing was at least I have a little bit of a security that it can help my family members and me if ever needed.

We got Americord for cord blood banking, so that in the future, if we need it, we can use it. They were very fast and on time. They sent the kit quickly and the overall experience was very good.

I did some research and Americord was recommended as a good one for cord blood banking. My husband called them and they seem okay. They provided the information that we need. I view it as a long term. So, we banked with our first baby, and this is the second one.

We decided to take our baby's cord blood as were concerned about the risk of leukemia in the family since my wife's sister had leukemia. Americord had more collection options available, besides the standard umbilical cord blood, than other companies. They also had a good pricing option and were able to deliver the kit very fast because our son was born a month early. We didn’t have a kit then but they were able to get it to us within an hour. The woman who I talked to on the phone was very good and helpful and was able to give us a good discount and payment terms. She sent the collection kit in an Uber from New York City to make it in time, so the experience was really good.

Americord was less expensive so I went with them. Also, I liked what the woman had suggested about saving other things aside from the cord blood. We decided to do the placenta as well. I was a high-risk patient and our doctor recommended that I bank my baby's cord blood. It was due to my family history and me having Crohn's disease. He said that there's been much success in that area and so, we decided to do it.

I thought of banking my baby's cord blood in the event that it could be of benefit for some major health problem in the future. I found Americord online and they seemed to be a newer company but professionally run and fairly priced. The cord blood specialist was very personable, and the courier who picked up the kit was great. We've had a good experience with Americord.

I spent $7000 and have nothing to show for it. Not even a certificate proving they still have my sample. I have a feeling I will have to sue to get my money back when I need something I banked and it has mysteriously disappeared.

We were at the OB-GYN's office for one of our first visits and I happened to pick up Americord's brochure and started looking at it. I shared it with my husband and he got really interested. He figured that technology and healthcare are moving so fast that it was not a bad idea to have something on hand. And so, we decided to bank our baby's cord blood.

Americord was one of the cheaper ones when I signed up. They gave me $500 off and I like the fact that I can never pay a yearly storage fee. My oldest son is on the autism spectrum and Americord had done recent autism research. Because of some of the positive results they have gotten, I went with the cord tissue too instead of just the cord blood. I don’t worry about my youngest son now, but you just never know. I would recommend Americord.

The research in cord blood and the possibilities in the future of using it for different things that our son might encounter are so vast. We felt we would lose the opportunity to try it. One only gets one chance to do it and our son can't do it when he's 14 so we felt that was a worthy insurance policy. There are a lot of banks out there. We looked into those other banks and Americord was the one that said, "If you pay us once, we'll never charge you again." We like that because we didn't want to be billed every year, though it also makes it a little more expensive than some of the other banks. But we're happy so far. The process was also easy. The cord blood specialist was very respectful and she answered all our questions.

We are in the medical field and we think that our baby's cord blood might be helpful in the future for certain diseases. The pickup was quick and the courier was right on time. And then we tried to reach out to see if there is anybody from Americord to come and take blood for us even if it's not part of the treatment because the nurse at the hospital refused to do that. But Americord didn't have anybody to come out. My husband is a physician so he was able to draw blood for me. Other than the blood drawing problem, everything was great.

I had my first child two years ago, and Americord had the best plan for our needs that time. I did it for the first one, and usually whatever I have for the first one is for the sibling, so I decided to go ahead and do my second child as well for the older sibling to be protected. The specialist was very helpful. And because they had all my information, he got everything set up in less than 20 minutes. He was perfect.

If I had any questions with anything, the people at Americord answered it. So far, I'd recommend them. I’ve done research and I know cord blood banking could be helpful. It's an extra precaution in case I need it. It’s my first baby, so I’m trying to do everything.

Ultimately we wanted our babies to have an option if they have an illness. And if we found out that it’s anything that’s blood-borne type of illness then it’s the sibling’s blood that can help. We banked our first daughter’s so we wanted to bank our second baby’s as well. So if it’s something that comes to that, we hope that it could help. A friend of mine recommended Americord to us. The cord blood specialist was friendly and knowledgeable. When we decided very late to do it for our second child, the specialist was really good at getting the kit to us. It was good before and after collecting the blood however, I had a bit of trouble afterwards with the followup. I got an email saying that the maternal blood was not a viable sample, and then they were going to send me another kit. They said they did but I never got it and nobody ever followed up on it. I’m assuming right now that that is not necessary, so I just let it be because I was busy.

They were upfront at Americord and they have the monthly payments later on. Everyone was very friendly too. We used Americord in 2013 and we had a good experience so we did it again in 2016. In both instances, the process was pretty easy. So far, it's been a good experience and hopefully, they keep an excellent customer service when we need them.

Americord's cord blood specialist was wonderful and the person I worked with was really easy-going. She was there to answer a lot of questions so I really enjoyed having her as the go-to person. My experience has been perfect so far, although I haven't had to collect my samples. It's been easy and I have peace of mind.

I'd rather pay for an actual physical health insurance in addition to a traditional one, so I decided to bank my baby's cord blood. To me, it's the best. And because of their pricing, I used Americord. My experience with their rep was great so I had no worries. I just had my baby, and I didn't know what was happening but everything was taken care of. Overall, my experience has been simple, easy and worry-free.

Americord was the first company I called and the lady who I spoke to was so helpful and wasn’t pushy. I was undecided then but she answered my questions, gave me some additional information and let me get off the phone. I found out that I needed to have a C-section earlier than my due date. So I called Wednesday and I was due to have the C-section on Monday. She was so helpful. I had tons of questions and she answered all of them. And whenever I was confused by that information she clarified it for me. I told her that I had to talk to my husband and I’d give her a call back. She took my credit card number then, that way we could just call and if we wanted it, everything was there.

I wanted to have the cord blood as a safety net in case our child had anything that was wrong with her later on so I used Americord. One of my close friend's daughters got cancer and I was researching it while I was pregnant that it's one of the cancers for which stem cells can be used for.

The Americord rep we've spoken to made our experience easy, really straightforward and we only spoke a couple of times. They answered all our questions and we felt confident moving forward. We're comfortable knowing that that blood is in storage if we need it and that we have the access to it. The only slightly negative experience I had during the process was the follow-up. It wasn’t as clearly communicated as I would have liked when our credit card was charged and what the next steps were when they received the blood and that everything was okay. We had to reach out proactively to make sure that they had everything they needed after we sent it in. We weren't updated and would have liked a little more prompt response from them.

My husband and I read as many reviews as we could and decided on Americord based on those we read online. At the very beginning, they had called several times and kept wanting information then when they sent the agreement, it wasn't full agreement and there was a misspelling on the name. We had to send it back then they resent it. There were a few snags and that prolonged the process making me feel tired dealing with it. But I was also very pertinent at that time and I was very happy with them, overall. They sent the kit in a timely fashion. As far as from that end, everything went smooth. If we have a second kid I would go through them again.

Americord was featured on my Ovia app and I decided to use them because it’s good to have some insurance in life. Their specialist was superb. I had my baby at 6:00 at night and I followed their instructions. My sister called and they said when they’d be coming so we kept the kit with us at our bedside. Their courier was here first thing in the morning and picked it up. He was excellent. Overall, it was wonderful and I hope one day it’s more affordable for everybody to do it because I really think that everybody should save their baby’s cord and tissue.

I love Americord. The customer service has been fantastic and they followed up on both with email and with phone calls which were very helpful. They followed up after they received all of our blood and tissue, and they also let me know exactly how much they were able to bank and how much we sent. It was all successful.

I decided to bank my daughter's cord blood just in case if I need something. I made order for three but they only saved for two. Then they spelled the name of my daughter wrong.

I'm very satisfied with my experience with Americord and I've already recommended them. At first, I didn't like the guy that I spoke to so I called Americord and asked to speak to someone else. The next person that I talked to made me comfortable, and she was really helpful and very caring. She explained very well to me so that I understood exactly how their process worked and that made all the difference. The courier who picked up the collection kit seemed very confused so the whole process became a little cumbersome. He didn't know where the hospital was and he kept calling all the time. It was really annoying when you're postpartum. But I'm sure it worked out because they sent the confirmation email and let me know what was collected and how much they got out of it. I want protection for the future of my baby but I hope that I'll never have to use it.

I have a very positive experience with Americord. I didn't have to do a monthly payment. I could just do it all at once. Also, if we didn't gather enough we wouldn't have a fee for having used them, so that was nice. The lady who initially helped us was very nice and she didn't make me feel like just a customer. She was very genuine and interested in what we're doing. Also, their staff who got the kit was very punctual. The only hiccup was when I was charged to the wrong card because we had two cards on file. My father wanted us to bank our baby's cord blood because he thought that the technology for using cord blood cells is advancing quite quickly and he wanted to provide an extra measure of protecting his grandson.

I compared the cost, quality and the varieties of the samples they can store, and I think Americord is a good choice. They were good, efficient and timely. I request it on the night before I delivered, and everything just went so well and timely with great speed. I was very happy with that. Someone called me describing the samples sent over, including the numbers and quantities, but it would be great if they could send a copy of this to me.

We researched for the cord banks and found that there were more options with Americord. When we compared it with other banks, the difference was they extracted twice the number. One thing that we had a little bit of problem was when our baby was born, they were really late in picking up the package. It was in the evening and we had talked to them about that beforehand and they had assured us that someone would come and pick it up in the evening, but no one showed up. So we had to follow up a couple of times as it was a deadline. Eventually, they did send someone but it was after a lot of calls. We were dealing with so many other things, and it would have been really good if someone would have taken care of it without us following up four times.

With my age I wanted to make sure I have a healthy baby so I got in touch with Americord. Just in case anything happens, I have an alternative and I feel more secure. My contact person at Americord was wonderful. Every time I talked to her, she answered all my questions. I had problems with the carrier picking up the specimen. We had to call several times before they answered. We had trouble getting them to come out to the house. Then I called my contact person from Americord and she took care of it. She made it very, very comfortable for me and easy and she's the reason I would recommend them to any of my family or friends that want to save their baby's cord.

I decided to bank my baby's cord for the future so that if anything happens, I can use that one. I have searched and found good reviews on Americord. Their specialist suggested a lot of stuff and even if I approached at the last minute I still got back with them immediately. It's very easy to get information and get things done. The process of getting the kit and sending it was also very easy and quick. And the overall experience with the equipment and the people that I talked to was very good. I'd recommend them to friends.

With what we've been reading lately and the fact that banking our baby's cord is an option now, we thought we might as well try it. It can't hurt. Our Americord specialist was great and was quick to follow-up. The experience was really good and it was very easy to have the kit picked up by the courier. However, it would help if there was something written on the outside of the box on what the nurses have to do before delivery. We didn’t open the box until after the baby was born, and there was a few things to do right before, but it worked out fine.

We liked the objectives of Americord and we have gone through their track with the cord for the past few years. Also, the price they offered was better compared to other banks. We googled about Americord and other banks and we've heard the research of Americord in maintaining the bank are better than the other ones in the market.

I have a son with autism and there's ongoing research on attempts to use the umbilical cord to remove or to ease out autism issues with the kids. So, we decided to bank our baby's cord blood because it's a hope against hope, and I'm just hoping this could help my son. We went with Americord because of the cheapness of the service and the availability of the kit on short notice. When we went to the hospital, I didn't know that they will have the kit available. Americord was the only one that was providing it right away. Other providers were taking 48 hours to deliver the kit.

I read customer reviews about Americord and decided to bank my baby's cord blood as a precaution. I was being induced and Americord agreed to ship the kit to us quickly. Their cord blood specialist was very accommodating. He answered all of my questions and I had a good feeling. The process was simple and the paperwork was straightforward. Americord was professional, too.

We thought banking our baby’s cord blood is the kind of safety net we wanna have so my husband did a lot of research and called lots of places. We spoke with every single company but the person we spoke with at Americord was very thorough and answered all of our questions. Everything we heard from them made it sound like it was the best fit for what we were looking for. The fact that we went with them shows you how easy they made it for us and how informative it was. The cord blood specialists were fantastic and they were a big reason why we chose them. We had a fine experience and they're exactly what we were looking for.

We banked our baby's cord blood just in case anything happens to her and using Americord is a good peace of mind. My experience with them was very quick and easy. Working with their cord blood specialist was pretty straight forward. I didn't have any questions because they explained everything. The courier was way earlier than our scheduled pick up, so that was good. Moreover, the box was very well put together.

Americord gave me a discount for single pay and there was no monthly or annual charge. They also seemed to be the more reliable one when I looked up cord blood banks. However, when I first talked to them to get information, it was a very large sum of money to pay upfront. After that, I felt like they were calling almost every couple of days to see if I had decided, and I was getting annoyed. I finally told them that I would call when I was ready to go. When we finally made the decision to do that, they asked for a credit card number to verify funds. Then I asked them if I could change the card number for the charge when the cord blood was actually done, and they said yes.

My god-sister uses Americord and recommended it to me. The representatives from the company explained everything, but I wasn't happy about how the hospital where I delivered my baby, didn't know how to save the placenta and keep it fresh, and so we couldn't get the placenta delivered on time. It had to be shipped within 24 hours, but the hospital could not release the placenta within a certain period of time. They couldn't use the placenta, and I was really looking forward to saving it, as well as my cord blood. It was supposed to help me in the future if I ever need it, but it went to waste. Also, Americord never informed me that there might be other hospitals that do not know, or wouldn't be able to release the placenta. If they had informed me, I would have made sure that I wouldn't go to certain hospitals to give birth.

I did some research on the technology and we decided to bank our baby's cord blood. The lady at Americord was really helpful. I compared their prices to other ones and Americord's were good. The courier came right away to pick up the kit. Everything was easy, painless and good.

Americord didn't charge a banking fee. It was only one time for up to 18 years. I'm very happy with them. We have a history of POL in our family so we wanted to bank our baby's cord blood just in case. I called a week before my due date and they got the kit to me in time. They're very fast. Also, their courier was very prompt in picking up the kit. In addition, I had a very good experience with the blood cord specialist.

Although I don't have any family history of anything or any concern, banking my baby's cord blood might be a good gift for my baby. Compared to other companies, Americord's price is reasonable. The specialist collected the cord blood. However, the courier who picked up the kit didn't come on the same day, but the next day, and I was concerned that the blood has been spoiled.

I received an email with a coupon for Americord from WhatToExpect. I decided to bank my baby’s cord blood for medical reasons and I wanted to have some type of insurance for the long-term. The person who answered my call was amazing and really nice. I liked that it was a one-time payment for the whole thing, including the 18-year storage. And it was easy. The only thing is that when we called to have it picked up at the hospital, it took a while for them to get there. We had to call again because it was almost past the two-hour mark and we were worried that it might affect in some way. But other than, it was great.

My experience with Americord was good. I liked their deal with the one-time payment and its long-term benefits for my baby’s cord blood. Their reps were friendly and provided the right information.

We have diabetes and ALS that run in our family. And right now with research and technology moving forward, I felt like it's a good thing to have Americord for our future. My mother-in-law purchased it for us as a gift. It's something I definitely wanna have for my child and for our family. We're very satisfied and we love it. It was quick, easy, and a great experience overall. I would definitely recommend it.

My doctor had a few list of companies with my first child, so I went online and did some research. I ended up choosing Americord because it's cheaper, and I read good reviews about them. So when I had my second child, I also used them. I like that they have the discount for the sibling. Because I wasn't sure if we're gonna go for the same company with our second child, the discount helped us decide. Everything went well when I dealt with their rep. And the carrier came in very fast to pick up the kit. Overall, I'd recommend them.

I'm paranoid about all these crazy things that could go wrong, so I did a little bit of research on the different things that are being done with cord blood these days. There are really astounding things that can be treated using that and I'm hoping that we continue to do amazing things with it. Americord was less expensive compared to other blood banks and I liked the fact that I could do the whole 20 years instead of having to pay something every single year. I waited until the last moment to pull the trigger on it. It was really easy to sign up and to set up. I was really pleased with the whole process and it was really fast too. It was also great with the rep.

I decided to bank with Americord because of pre-existing family conditions and health issues that we were nervous about. The rep that we talked to was the one that finally sold us because he was really nice and professional. Everyone else has been easy to deal with.

My bank, OBGYN, was talking about different options for blood cords. The only reason that Americord caught my attention was that they are collecting not only blood cords, but also amniotic tissue. There are three different specimen that they pick up but there is not too much use besides the blood cord itself. But I thought that in the future, scientist may find a need. I personally believe that the stem cells are the only solution in so many medical problems in the very close future. I really wanted to have mine banked for any upcoming use. The person that we dealt with over the phone was an old lady, but she was so sweet, very understanding, and knowledgeable.

Americord gave us more options for less price so we went with them. They came and dropped the kit off at the hospital and then came back to pick it up. I recommend them all the time to my family and friends who I know is giving birth.

Americord was more economical than other banks and they also have tissue banking. They're a newer company than the others that had been around since 90’s but it wasn’t a problem with our doctors. It was easy working with them. I did all the paperwork and my husband worked with the cord blood specialist.

Americord had an all-inclusive cost for 20 years of storage. The cord blood specialist was very nice and helpful.

We thought it would be best to bank our baby's cord blood as an extra insurance policy because she's an IVS baby and it's possible that whenever we’ll have any other children we have only one or even an embryo left. We went with Americord because it had better customer service and price than other companies. I also felt more comfortable with the person that I talked to at Americord. She was extremely helpful in answering my questions and made herself very available to me if I had any additional ones. There was a company that was cheaper, but the person on the phone was not very engaged and they didn’t seem to care.

I don’t like the idea of uncertainties, so if banking my baby's cord blood could potentially save his life, it didn’t make sense for me to pass up on it. It gives me peace of mind. Every person that I’ve spoken to was so helpful and kind that I didn’t feel pressured at any point into having to choose them. I felt a sense of comfort and that I was genuinely cared about. When I spoke to a representative I felt I got more information and the pricing was much better than any other banking options. The cord blood specialist was very informative and answered my questions at any time. I emailed him on a Sunday, it was five o'clock and I did not expect a response at all, but he called me back within five minutes.

When I was doing my research, I found that Americord was more affordable and they store the cord blood longer than some of the other banks that I was looking at. I wanted to offer the cord blood to my little girls in case they'd need it for anything. Since there was so much benefit, I took advantage of banking it. I talked to my husband and we decided to go ahead and move forward with it. Their rep was great and it was very easy working with them. Everything that she described was exactly what I experienced. The packages came in the mail very quickly and I also received follow-up emails in case I got rushed to the hospital and had forgotten about it.

I was expecting for pickup to happen within a few hours of delivery, but was rescheduled for the following morning. Also, I recorded emails wanting to confirm baby's name, but would have preferred a phone call to discuss any additional information.

For future proofing in case anything should happen in the future to our first child or any other children we may have, we decided to bank our baby’s cord blood. We wanted the optionality of having the blood there to help assist in any procedures or different medical aspects that may help solve any issues. Americord has a better overall value price-wise with the included 20 years of cord blood banking. Also, they were able to store more blood than the other banks since their storage bags and mechanisms allow a larger volume. Additionally, their reps were great to work with. The courier showed up quickly in the room and picked up the kit. Everything has been great so far and we’re very happy with them.

Based on the price and everything that they offered, we decided on Americord, and it seems like it’s a good value. We were trying to bank blood but we didn’t get enough, so we did the tissue because it would be good in the long run. It could help if we needed it, and there's also the potential that it would be able to help out our other children as well.

We figured banking our baby's cord blood was a good idea in case anything happens. My brother had cancer when he was 5, so we just want to make sure we had option in case anything should ever happen to the baby. And Americord seems like the best cord bank that had the entrance fee and which is active for 20 years. I have a problem with my bank and Americord gave me options to wait and pay for it and they’d set it off for a few days. It was a good experience. Everyone was really nice to talk to and helpful.

With Americord, I get to pay one fee instead of through the years. Their specialist who sold me the package was fabulous. I love her and she was part of the reason I chose them. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me good examples of what could be done with the cord blood and the tissue. My husband helped me pick up the kit. I didn’t bank my seven-year-old and he ended up with autism and there was nothing I could do about it. And I wasn’t going to make the same mistakes with this baby.

I went with Americord mainly for the placenta banking since I can't find any other place that does that. Also, their ratings and reviews online compared to the others were way beyond in comparison. The cord blood rep answered any questions that I had. He gave me a number or email if I needed to contact back about any information I might want to ask about later.