Placenta Donation Process

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

Lifeline of Ohio

• 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.