c section and blood transfusion

[BugsMommy07]

So today they called me and set up my c section for the morning of July 23rd (due july 26th). And also told me to be prepared for having a blood transfusion as well because my iron is so low it puts me in the danger zone. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this experience and how it went for them?  

[BugsMommy07]

That is something to definitely consider. I did not know you could request that. Thank you everyone!

[elvendork]

it is not uncommon to need blood after any major surgical procedure, and c-section qualifies. many people need blood after a regular delivery too.

i'm going to have my mom (we have the same blood type) do a directed donation in case I need it, c-section or vaginal.

[megmegcleve]

You can always have someone that you trust with either universal or same blood type as you, do a directed donation. I have to have a c-section and my husband and I are the same blood type so he did a directed donation on my behalf. So if I need blood I get his. You have to ask the blood lab at the hospital for their suppliers phone number and inquire about it. They need a certain amount of time to test the blood an store it so it usually has to be at least a week ahead if time. Something to think about since you already know you might need a blood transfusion.

[Isis1515]

My best friend had to have a transfusion. She didn't know ahead of time, but had some huge clots coming out of her woman parts right after surgery. She had to have a couple pints of blood.