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    • Why Become a Donor?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Impact and Stats
    • Neonatal Donation Program
    • Placenta Donation
    • Funeral Home Services
  • Donor Family Resources
    • Grief Support
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Placenta Donation Process

1. Program Introduction
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2. Referral
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3. Questionnaire/Evaluation
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4. Hospital Informed
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5. Placenta Acquisition
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6. Analysis/Processing
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1. Program Introduction

OBGYN office

  • Provider or nurse introduces placenta donation to expectant mother.
  • Another staff member follows up to determine interest.

2. Referral

Referral is made to Lifeline of Ohio.

3. Questionnaire/Evaluation

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  • Staff reaches out to expectant mother to confirm interest and answer questions.
  • Staff completes consent and medical-social history over the phone.

4. Hospital Informed

Lifeline of Ohio informs hospital that expectant mother plans to donate placenta.

5. Placenta Acquisition

Day of Delivery

  • Hospital staff collects blood along with hospital-required draws.
  • Hospital staff follows procedure for proper placenta storage.
  • Lifeline of Ohio staff acquires placenta and ships the donation to the processor.

6. Analysis/Processing

Processor analyzes the donation and processes the placenta to create life-enhancing grafts.

Lifeline of Ohio

  • Get the Facts
    • Why Become a Donor?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Impact and Stats
    • Neonatal Donation Program
    • Placenta Donation
    • Funeral Home Services
  • Donor Family Resources
    • Grief Support
    • Writing to Recipients
    • Donor Family and Recipient Meetings
    • Honoring Your Loved Ones
    • Additional Resources
  • Recipient Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Contribute
    • Resource Request Form
    • Community Outreach
    • Multicultural Outreach
    • School Outreach
    • Faith Outreach
    • Donation 101
  • Events & News
    • Donate Life Month 2023
    • Candlelight Ceremony 2023
    • Dash for Donation
    • Champions of Hope Gala – Awards Nomination
    • Submit a Story
  • About Us
    • Service Area
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • Contact
    • Corporate Compliance Program

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