How to Address Falling C-Section Rates & Birth Tissue Donation

Session Summary

With C-section rates starting to trend downward nationally, birth tissue recovery agencies need to plan and strategize how to maintain a successful birth tissue program. This presentation will discuss the challenges facilities may face, including working with hospital pathology departments and some options to consider in maintaining a successful program.

Learning Objectives

Discuss national C-Section rates and trends from previous years regarding births.
Understand challenges associated with placentias requiring pathology evaluation.
Provide options to consider to ensure changes in C-section rates as well as births in general will not significantly impact birth tissue donation.

Hannis W. Thompson, MD

Medical Director

AlloSource

Dr. Thompson has been medical director at AlloSource for over 17 years. He is actively involved with the Physician's Council and was chair for two 2 year terms. He has served on other AATB committees including the Standards committee and the emerging infectious subcommittee of the STAC. His primary role at AlloSource is reviewing donor records to determine donor eligibility.