At Inova, we see firsthand how the generosity of blood donors saves lives every single day. One of our tiniest patients is living proof.
When Annie was pregnant with her daughter, blood type incompatibility caused the baby to become severely anemic. Starting at just 26 weeks of gestation, a fetal medicine specialist performed six in-utero blood transfusions, carefully delivering lifesaving blood directly through the umbilical cord. After birth, Annie’s newborn daughter needed three more transfusions to continue her recovery.
Today, Annie’s daughter is thriving all because donors stepped forward to give blood when it was needed most.
“We are so grateful to blood donors as our baby wouldn’t be here without them.” – Annie.
Stories like Annie’s remind us that every donation matters. One act of kindness from a donor can mean a lifetime for someone else.
You can be the reason another family has their miracle. Schedule your donation today
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