Transforming Waste into
Lifesaving Gifts
By donating your placenta to Americord, your donation is transformed into life-changing therapeutic products, offering hope and healing to others.
Placenta Donation
Placenta donation represents a compassionate choice that transforms what would typically be discarded as medical waste into invaluable resources for patient care. By harnessing the unique properties of the placenta, these donations aid in healing and saving lives. By choosing to donate, you contribute to a legacy of health and hope for future generations.
How Donation Works
The Donation Journey: Simple Steps, Profound Impact
Step 1: Talk to Us
Let your delivery team know you’d like to donate your placenta. They’ll connect you with your Americord Placenta Coordinator.
Step 2: Donate
After your baby is born, Americord staff will safely collect your placenta. The process is quick, simple, and happens after your delivery.
Step 3: Make an Impact
Your placenta will be developed into therapeutic products that help patients recover from injuries and surgeries.
Everything You Need to Know About Donating Your Placenta with Americord:
Placenta donation involves donating the placenta after childbirth, which is then used for medical research, education, or in the development of new treatments. This donation supports advancements in medical science, particularly in areas such as regenerative medicine and stem cell research.
Generally, most mothers who undergo a healthy delivery (both C-section and vaginal births) can donate their placenta. However, eligibility may depend on specific medical and health criteria to ensure the safety and quality of the donation.
Yes, the process is completely safe for the mother and the baby. The procedure does not interfere with the birthing process and is conducted by medical professionals following strict health and safety standards.
Donated placentas play a crucial role in patient care by providing valuable biological materials used in treatments such as wound healing and tissue repair.
Currently, Americord's Placenta Donation program is available exclusively at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland. We cover all expenses, including shipping and the cost of the donation kit, to make the process as seamless and burden-free for you as possible. We will be expanding to additional hospitals in New York, New Jersey, and other states in 2025.
To donate your placenta with Americord, simply inform your delivery team upon your arrival at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center for your baby's birth. They will connect you with your Americord Placenta Coordinator.
After donation, the placenta is carefully transported to a facility where it is processed and preserved for its intended medical use, ensuring that it meets all required safety and quality standards.
No, placenta donation will not interfere with your birth plan. The process is conducted safely after the birth of your baby and does not affect the birthing process or your experience.
Yes, you can bank your baby’s cord blood even if you decide to donate the placenta. The collection kit we provide includes the necessary containers for both placenta donation and cord blood banking. However, it is important to complete the documentation included in the kit to indicate your choice to bank the cord blood. Please be aware that there is an associated cost for the processing and storage of cord blood. This cost covers the meticulous care and technology required to preserve your baby’s cord blood for future potential medical use. For detailed information on the plans and pricing we offer for Cord Blood Banking, please visit this page.