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Donation Pathways
Every pregnancy brings the possibility of giving a lasting gift. After childbirth, the placenta — a vital organ that nourishes life in the womb, is usually discarded. Yet this remarkable tissue holds powerful regenerative properties that can help patients heal from serious medical conditions. Through safe and carefully regulated donation, placental tissue can be preserved and transformed into biologic implants that support recovery in ophthalmology, wound care, and orthopedic surgery. By choosing donation, mothers and families play a direct role in advancing medicine and improving lives.
Placental Tissue Donation
Who can donate?
Only mothers who have had their baby safely delivered by elective caesarean section can donate these tissues. Donation is entirely voluntary and will not interfere with the delivery of your baby. If you wish to donate, a trained donor coordinator will ask you:
- Some questions about your medical history
- To provide a blood sample
How does it work?
After discussing with your obstetrician, if you would like to donate your placenta, the process involves a few simple steps:
- Sign a formal consent form giving permission for the donation and to complete a confidential social and medical history questionnaire. This questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and contains a range of questions about your health and lifestyle. The questions are similar to those asked before donating blood and are required by law to assess the safety of the donation.
- On the day of your caesarean procedure, a blood sample will be obtained for testing to ensure the absence of infectious diseases. We will aim to collect this blood sample during the insertion of the intravenous line for your caesarean procedure, so you won’t need an additional needle stick.
- Following the delivery of your baby, a MagiTech Science donor coordinator will work with the theatre staff to collect the tissue, which would otherwise be discarded as medical waste.
- There is no cost to donating your placenta and the process doesn’t interfere with the birth of your baby. No tests are done on the baby.
What happens to the placenta after donation?
Once recovered, the placenta is carefully screened, processed, and preserved to create safe, effective biologic implants that support healing in patients. The amniotic membrane is isolated from placenta and processed for use in medical applications.
Key Benefits of Amniotic membrane
- Provides a natural scaffold that supports cell migration and proliferation
- Encourages epithelialisation and tissue regeneration
Anti-Inflammatory
- Contains cytokines and growth factors that reduce local inflammation
- Helps modulate immune response, lowering the risk of excessive tissue damage
Anti-Fibrotic & Anti-Scarring
- Inhibits fibroblast overactivity, reducing scar tissue formation
- Maintains tissue flexibility and function
Anti-Microbial Potential
- Exhibits some natural antimicrobial activity
- Acts as a biological barrier against external contaminants
Pain Reduction
- Covers exposed nerve endings and wounds, reducing pain
- Keeps the wound bed moist, which lessens irritation
Biocompatible & Safe
- Non-immunogenic (low rejection risk)
- Integrates well with host tissue without adverse reaction
Versatile Application
- Can be used in ophthalmology, burns, chronic wounds, reconstructive surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and more
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Product Portfolio
Amniotic Membrane
Ophthalmology
- Pterygium surgery – to reduce recurrence and promote conjunctival healing
- Persistent epithelial defects – non-healing corneal ulcers
- Chemical and thermal ocular burns – to restore ocular surface integrity
- Stevens–Johnson syndrome / ocular cicatricial pemphigoid – to reduce inflammation and scarring
Limbal stem cell deficiency – as part of ocular surface reconstruction
Burns and Wound Care
- Partial-thickness burns – especially in children and facial burns to reduce pain and scarring
- Chronic non-healing wounds – including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers
- Acute surgical wounds – as a biological dressing to speed epithelialisation
Reconstructive Surgery
- Oral mucosal defects – post-tumour excision or trauma
- Urogenital reconstruction – for strictures, fistulas, or mucosal replacement
Orthopaedic surgery
With its anti-scarring, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties, the amniotic membrane offers orthopedic surgeons a versatile tool to improve surgical outcomes and patient recovery. This tissue may be used to reduce pain, limit scarring, and support the body’s natural healing process in conditions like arthritis, joint injuries, and tendon repairs.
