One in 83 mothers require a blood transfusion during childbirth.
Colorado mother Kristin Belmonte experienced this need during two separate delivery complications, requiring 42 units of blood.
“From what I’m told, I was bleeding out faster than they could put it in, and I ended up needing 26 units of blood that day,” Belmonte said about the first incident.
Due to the heightened need for blood during birth, Vitalant, where Belmonte works, has been hosting a blood drive for six years during the month of Mother’s Day, according to a Vitalant news release. The drive supports women who have experienced pregnancy-related complications.
This year, Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider for 95% of Colorado hospitals, will partner with women’s health advocates, hospitals and the community to host its annual “Donate for Mothers” from May 1-31.
The event will highlight the “diverse experiences of moms through the lifesaving act of blood donation,” the release said. Vitalant reported a need for about 219,000 units of blood and platelets annually to help patients experiencing women’s health issues.
All ten Colorado Vitalant donation centers, in addition to more than 45 hospitals and community blood drives, will celebrate the 2025 “Donate for Mothers.” To view the upcoming drives, go to vitalant.org/donateformotherscolorado.
In 2024, Colorado’s “Donate For Mothers” resulted in 47 blood drives and 1219 blood donations, the Vitalant website said.
Donors unable to make it to a participating blood drive can also support a special mom in their life through Vitalant’s Virtual Blood Drive program. People can join the virtual drive by choosing a preferred donation center and scheduling an appointment.
To join the virtual blood drive, go to vitalant.org/donateformotherscolorado.
Donor giveaway
People who donate blood with Vitalant in May will have a chance to win a trip to Universal Epic Universe, according to the release. Vitalant will draw two names for the giveaway, which includes four tickets to the theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, travel vouchers for airfare, hotel accommodations and a $2,500 prepaid gift card.
For more information, go to vitalant.org/epicgiveaway.
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