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2022 May #BeTheGift Connections: "Birth Tissue: A Mother's Gift"


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In the May #BeTheGift Connections: "Birth Tissue: A Mother's Gift," we learn about a living tissue donation that many are not familiar with… Birth Tissue. According to the American Association of Tissue Banks, there is an increasing demand for this type of tissue because of its versatility and numerous clinical applications. Today expectant mothers can choose to donate their placenta after the delivery of their baby, thereby helping as many as 100 patients live a better life. In this #BeTheGift Connections, we learn about the Tennessee Donor Services Birth Tissue Program and talk to two mothers who made the decision to donate. We also hear from a man whose sight was saved through a birth tissue transplant.

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#BeTheGift ConnectionsBy Tennessee Donor Services