FAQ

Donating the placenta can promote healing in patients who suffer from injuries that are often difficult to treat. Just one donation has the potential to help dozens of patients heal.

The tissues collected are used to help treat ophthalmic (eye) issues, burn injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, soft tissue injuries and many other hard-to-heal injuries.

Placental, amniotic membrane, chorion membrane and umbilical cord tissues are collected by the program.

Any expectant mother with a planned Caesarean section (C-section) delivery can donate, as long as there are no disqualifying medical conditions.

Medical conditions that could disqualify donors include infectious diseases and a history of cancer. Our team of medical professionals looks into your medical history with your consent on your donor application.

Age of the mother is not factor to a donation. Any mother with a healthy, full-term C-section delivery is eligible to become a donor.

No, retrieving the placenta for donation is a very easy and safe process. It is not collected until after your baby is delivered. There is no additional surgical procedure. The specimen is simply collected, posing no risk to the mother or child.

Your placenta is a generous gift that you are giving to another family in need. All expenses for this collection are paid for. Neither you nor your family will incur any charge.

We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation. Unfortunately, due to federal laws, we are not allowed to pay anyone for their donation.

Check out our How to Donate page to learn more about how you can become a donor.