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Leave a Legacy
of Giving
You can support our mission of changing lives by saving sight in multiple ways!
Welcoming your baby is a special moment, and through First Gift’s
birth tissue donation program, you can extend that joy to others.
By donating placenta and umbilical cord tissue, your baby’s birth can help
heal and transform the lives of up to 75 individuals.
Your placenta and umbilical cord have unique biological properties that promote regenerative healing—just as they supported your baby’s growth throughout pregnancy! Grafts made from birth tissue are used in:
Eye surgeries to reduce inflammation and promote healing
Chronic non-healing wounds, such as diabetic ulcers
Burn treatments to reduce scarring and aid recovery
This life-changing gift enhances healing and improves outcomes for individuals in need.
Birth tissue donation is a simple, safe, and painless process. Here’s what to expect:
Birth tissue donation will not interfere with other plans you may have, such as cord blood banking or placenta encapsulation.
Are you interested in donating your placenta and umbilical cord to heal the lives of others? First Gift is currently expanding options for moms and their babies to make this life-changing gift in our service area of Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Connect with our team to learn what options are available in your area.
Other questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about birth tissue donation.
To learn more about
the donation process and its impact, visit: