Hot TV Anchor to promote stem cell banking

TV Anchor and Actress Mandira Bedi, who is expecting her first child, will now promote stem cell banking. The 39-year-old has become the brand ambassador for 'Cryo-Save', one of the largest adult stem cell storage bank. "Stemcells can be used to treat various life threatening diseases. Parents take various steps to ensure safe and secure future of their child. One small, but very significant step towards securing the health of your child is by storing the stem cells of your new born," said Mandira. Mandira is married to Bollywood director Raj Kaushal for twelve years now and the couple announced in January this year that they are expecting their first child. "When a child is born, parents open a savings bank account to ensure the financial and educational future of the newborn. In my opinion, banking the stem cells of the newborn is equally important as it helps in insuring the medical future of the child," Kaushal said. Rajesh Sharma, MD, Cryo-Save India, said, "Storing the stem cells is the best gift that parents can give to their children." It is being tried for cure of liver diseases, kidney, cardiovascular diseases and bone marrow transplantations amongst others. A pregnant Mandira Bedi has recently done a photo shoot exclusively for the latest issue of People's magazine.