#430: Blood Transfusion Alternatives & Risks Explained
Birthing Instincts10 Syys 2025

#430: Blood Transfusion Alternatives & Risks Explained

In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss was experiencing issues with her wifi so Stu tackled the topic of blood transfusions solo. He discusses the challenges and alternatives to blood transfusions, particularly focusing on the concerns of patients who decline blood products due to personal, medical, or religious reasons. The episode covers recent studies on the risks associated with transfusions, explores iron replacement, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and the use of tranexamic acid (TXA). It also delves into the controversial topic of blood safety in the COVID-19 era, presenting contrasting views on the potential risks of receiving blood from vaccinated donors.


Mentioned in This Episode

Raquel’s Interview with the Breech Birth Podcast

Stu’s Interview on the Rewire for Birth Podcast, Ep 56

Birthing Instincts Patreon Community

About Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding

David Hayes Substack: All things in moderation?

Transfusion Replacement Strategies in Jehovah’s Witnesses and Others Who Decline Blood Products

Blood Transfusion 2: Alternatives to blood transfusion

NIH: Alternatives to blood transfusion

Concerns regarding Transfusions of Blood Products Derived from Genetic Vaccine Recipients and Proposals for Specific Measures

The Science Behind Transfusion Safety in the COVID-19 Era

 Problems Following Blood Transfusion, using Blood Products Prepared From Donated Blood of Genetic Vaccine Recipients, and the Need for Traceability of Blood Products for Transfusion.


In This Episode

Transfusion Replacement Strategies for Jehovah's Witnesses

Balancing Risks and Benefits of Anemia Treatments

Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to help prevent blood loss

Artificial Blood: The Elusive Substitute

Preoperative Considerations for Surgery

Blood Draws and Minimizing Blood Loss

Pregnancy and Postpartum Hemorrhage

Alternatives to Blood Transfusion

Preoperative Autologous Donation

COVID-19 and Blood Transfusion Safety


Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


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