[header] How to preserve an umbilical cord [title] Talk with your doctor or midwife about preserving the cord. [step] At one of your check-up appointments, bring up the possibility of umbilical cord preservation and storage. Ask your doctor if they've had experience saving a cord before and if they have any tips. 
Make sure to discuss what might happen differently during or after the delivery process. [substeps] Some medical practitioners or hospitals may charge you extra for cord removal and temporary storage.