Blood Transfusion is sometimes needed during Pregnancy and Childbirth to save the life of a woman. In Australia Blood Transfusion is very safe. The links below provide some information about Blood Transfusion.

If you are a person who, for religious or other reasons, would not accept Blood Transfusion, even to save your life (for example if you are a Jehovah’s Witness), you must inform your Health Professionals about this as soon as possible.

 

Information from the Red Cross Australia and South Australia (SA) Pathology and Clinical Excellence Commission about Blood Transfusion:

          General Guide to Blood Transfusion

          What happens when I receive a Blood Transfusion?

          SA Pathology Blood Transfusion Information Sheet

          Blood Products in Pregnancy

          Massive Blood Transfusion

          Transfusion Adverse Events