How It Works
Simple. Safe.
Meaningful.
Placenta donation is coordinated around your delivery experience. From enrollment through collection, our team helps guide the process while your care and your baby's care remain the priority.
Your Donation Journey
Four Simple Steps
Donating your placenta does not need to make your birth experience complicated. The process is planned in advance so that donation can occur after delivery with trained professionals handling the collection and next steps.
Give Your Consent
The process begins before delivery with consent and an eligibility review.
- Complete the placenta donor consent process.
- Provide relevant medical and pregnancy history.
- Our team reviews your information for program eligibility.
- Questions can be answered before you decide to proceed.
Prepare for Delivery
If you're eligible, the donation process is coordinated before your baby arrives.
- Necessary donor information is prepared.
- The collection process is coordinated with participating staff.
- Donation may be possible with either vaginal delivery or cesarean section.
- Your obstetrical care plan remains the priority.
Your Baby Is Born
Your birth experience comes first. Donation occurs only after delivery.
- Your baby is delivered according to your medical care plan.
- The placenta is available only after it has been delivered.
- Trained personnel handle the donated tissue.
- Donation does not replace or take priority over your medical care.
Your Gift Continues
After collection, eligible tissue can begin its second journey.
- The donation is securely packaged and transported.
- Required safety and quality processes are performed.
- Eligible tissue may be processed for medical applications.
- Tissue that otherwise would have been discarded may gain a meaningful second purpose.
After Your Baby Is Born
Your Birth Experience Comes First
Placenta donation is designed to occur after your baby is born. The donation process is coordinated around your medical care rather than changing the way your delivery is managed.
Reassurance
What Stays the Same?
Your Medical Care
Decisions about your care remain between you and your medical team.
Your Baby's Care
Your baby's health and immediate needs remain the priority.
Your Delivery Plan
Donation is coordinated around your delivery, not the other way around.
No Cost to You
There is no cost to participate in the placenta donation program.
From Pregnancy to Donation
What You Can Expect
Most of the preparation happens before you enter the delivery room, helping make the donation process as straightforward as possible.
Before Delivery
Complete enrollment, consent, and eligibility screening.
At the Hospital
Participating personnel have the information needed for donation.
After Birth
The placenta may be collected after delivery if requirements are met.
After Collection
The donated tissue is prepared for transport and further processing.
A Meaningful Second Purpose
What Happens After Donation?
After collection, donated placental tissue is handled through controlled processes designed to support safety, quality, and appropriate medical use.
Interested in Donating?
The First Step Is Checking Eligibility
Eligibility is reviewed individually. If you're interested in donating your placenta, our team can review your information and explain what comes next.
Common Questions
Before You Donate
Does placenta donation change how my baby is delivered?
Your delivery is managed according to your medical needs and the needs of your baby. Donation is coordinated around your delivery.
Can I donate after a vaginal delivery?
You may be eligible to donate following a vaginal delivery. Eligibility is determined individually.
Can I donate after a C-section?
You may also be eligible to donate following a cesarean section. Our team will review your individual situation.
Is there a cost to participate?
There is no cost to you for participating in the placenta donation program.
A Small Gift. A Bigger Tomorrow.
Your Placenta Can Have a Meaningful Second Purpose
If you're interested in donating, start with our simple eligibility process. Our team will help guide you through the next steps.