What is birth Tissue?
Birth tissue includes the placenta, which nourishes your baby while you are pregnant and is normally discarded after birth. With your permission, it can be used to help others. Your decision to share this gift with others does not affect the birth or medical care of you or your baby.
Who Is Helped?
After the medical criterion is met, your gift may benefit patients who have a variety of medical needs. Here are just a few examples:
• Difficult to heal wounds
• Sports injuries
• Ophthalmic conditions
• Dental procedures
How Can I participate in the Texas Amnio Donation Program?
It’s simple. Just say YES to birth tissue donation.
Your child’s birth will not be affected in any way.
• If you are planning a caesarean section or normal delivery, tell your physician and hospital that you would like to donate your birth tissue.
• If you are a candidate, we will contact you.
• We will ask for your consent. A series of questions will be reviewed regarding your medical and social history. The interview will take 20-25 minutes.
• After your delivery, your birth tissue will be respectfully tested, treated and processed under strict guidelines in accordance with accepted medical and ethical standards.
The Impact of Tissue Donation
Amniotic tissue donation is not just a medical advancement; it is a transformative gift that promotes healing and enhances surgical outcomes in ways that can change lives. Rich in natural growth factors and cellular components, this tissue accelerates recovery, reduces inflammation, and minimizes scarring for patients suffering from chronic wounds, burns, and severe injuries.
In surgeries, it serves as a powerful scaffold for tissue regeneration, improving success rates in fields like ophthalmology, orthopedics, and sports medicine. For those in need of life-changing treatment, amniotic tissue donation offers the chance for faster recovery, better outcomes, and a renewed quality of life, making it a critical and invaluable resource in modern medicine.
