#485: Understanding Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions can save lives, but when are they actually necessary, and what should you know before you're ever faced with that decision?

This week, Blyss and Dr. Stu unpack blood transfusions in birth: postpartum hemorrhage, hemoglobin levels, blood types and compatibility, potential reactions, and why the number on a lab report doesn't always tell the whole story.

They also dive into some of the harder questions: Can you choose where your blood comes from? What about directed donation? And what options exist for families who have concerns about receiving blood from vaccinated donors?

From the surprising obstetric origins of modern transfusion medicine to the questions worth asking during pregnancy, this is one of those conversations you may never need, but you'll be glad you heard if you do.

References:

Vaccine Choice Canada

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Reclaiming Birth Gathering

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FriYAY! Instagram.com/birthinginstincts

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