First Vaginal Delivery - Birth Tissue Donation

Shannon's Birth Tissue Donation Testimonial

Shannon's daughter: Elliani, born 11/11/2024 at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital

Shannon Zaragoza Anderson shares her experience being ConnectLife's first ever birth tissue mom through a vaginal delivery..

I have known about ConnectLife because I donated blood once before, but I didn't learn about birth tissue donation until the day I went to the hospital to deliver my baby. A representative from ConnectLife came to talk with me about the benefits birth tissue donation can give to others.

My inspiration for donating my birth tissue was solely to help others. I think it's an amazing thing my baby and myself could dom and I would do it again if I have another. Had I not donated my birth tissue, it would have simply been medical waste, so why not make it useful?

My experience as a donor was seamless. Once I verbally agreed to donate, I was briefed on what would happen and what benefits my donation would have, and from there I signed on the line. It couldn't have been easier.

Thank you Shannon for sharing your story and for donating your birth tissue. We wish you, Elliani, and your family the best. To learn more about birth tissue donation, click here.