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Birth tissue, such as placental membranes and the umbilical cord, is ordinarily discarded after childbirth. Using 25 years of experience, this tissue can be used to help treat wounds such as:

• Pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
• Burns
• Acute surgical wounds

A birth tissue donation program can be a turning point for your hospital, positively impacting patients, providers, hospital administrators and your community.

1. A medical and social history questionnaire (below) and single blood draw are used to screen potential donors
2. A signed consent form (below) grants permission for the tissue to be collected
3. After delivery, a donor coordinator works with the care team to collect birth tissue

Is there a cost to patients?

No, the donation is considered a gift so under current federal law there are no financial transactions involved.

Are there any risks to the donor?

There are no side effects or risks for either the parent or newborn child.

What happens to confidential medical information?

Confidential medical information is kept confidential and will only be shared with authorized parties involved in the acquisition and processing of the donated tissue. PHI generally refers to demographic information, medical histories, laboratory results, mental health conditions, insurance information and other data that a healthcare professional collects to identify an individual and determine appropriate care.

• Must be age 18 and over and have a planned Caesarean section delivery
• Donating birth tissue does not interfere with cord blood donation or the banking process
• Certain medical conditions may impact eligibility

Impact on the community

Enhance labor and delivery services with the opportunity to donate and help other patients

Impact on providers

Generating fees for medical education or other uses with opportunities for staff to play a part in cutting-edge cellular and tissue-based products

Impact on hospital administration

Potential to reduce biomedical waste disposal costs and a contribution to high-value treatments that may reduce total costs of care