Donors
YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Amnion contains healing properties unlike any other tissue. These tissues have special biologic components with specific functions that encourage the healing process and even save lives. Don’t let this gift be discarded — become a donor and share your miracle.
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Expectant Mothers and OB Offices
WHO CAN DONATE
Any healthy, expectant mother is eligible to donate.
Some medical conditions may disqualify a donor, for example, active cancer and/or infectious diseases.
There are no age limitations for donors.
DONATING IS EASY
The donation process is easy and safe, poses no risk to you or your baby, and can help improve many lives. Here’s how it works:
If you’re having a planned C-section, you are eligible to donate.
Let your physician know you are interested in donating and your physician will contact BTI.
Usually on the day of your planned C-section, a BTI staff member will have you sign a formal consent form, as well as a questionnaire regarding your medical and personal history. This information will not be shared and is only used to ensure safety standards are met.
A blood sample will be drawn to ensure you are healthy and do not have any infectious diseases.
After delivering your miracle, a BTI staff member will work with your delivery team to recover your afterbirth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
ABSOLUTELY NOT. The baby is not at all affected by this donation. After your delivery, BTI takes the placenta, called afterbirth. The afterbirth is considered waste and usually thrown away.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. The baby or mother is not at all affected by this donation. BTI takes the placenta and portion of the umbilical cord called afterbirth. The afterbirth is considered waste and usually thrown away.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. All donations are collected from healthy, consenting mothers who are scheduled to have a C-section. After the baby is born, BTI takes the placenta, called afterbirth. The afterbirth is considered waste and usually thrown away.
Amnion contains healing properties unlike any other tissue. These tissues have special biologic components with specific functions that encourage the healing process and even save lives.