Blood Transfusions Help Woman Survive
A few days after being released from the hospital with her newborn son Brian, Mary C. of Newark, DE experienced several life-threatening complications and sudden blood loss. Within 45 minutes, she lost about 4 pints of blood.
At the time, Mary was home alone with 3-day-old Brian. She was rushed to the hospital and received a blood transfusion immediately.
"As the blood went in, I could feel myself getting better," Mary said. Thanks to blood donors and quick medical intervention, Mary was able to fully recover.
