Banking of umbilical cord blood (UCB) is performed to collect and store umbilical cord stem cells. Both public and private cord blood banks have been established around the world. The study aimed to determine the level of awareness of UCB banking among pregnant couples and to assess the attitude of the couples toward UCB banking. We also tried to explore the factors influencing the UCB banking donation and the couple's expectations of UCB banking in the future. A prevalidated questionnaire on UCB banking was administered, and the interview was conducted among the same pregnant couples (both husband and wife) attending the obstetrics and gynecology (OBG) outpatient department (OPD). Only 28% (N = 121) of the participants had heard of UCB banking, and only 12% had correct knowledge of UCB banking. Only 4.9% of participants had heard of public or private UCB banks. Only one couple of 121 has stored UCB in their previous pregnancy, and about 36% of couples were willing to store their newborn's UCB in the present pregnancy. Poor understanding continues to be a significant barrier to reaping the benefits of UCB and preservation. Obstetricians and pediatricians should take a more active role in educating patients about the benefits and drawbacks of UCB banking.
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