Maternal blood donation for intrauterine transfusion.

Pregnancy affected by erythrocyte alloimmunization often requires intrauterine transfusion for fetal survival. Because blood donated by a random donor has been associated with an increased risk of disease transmission, maternal blood donation has been advocated as an alternative blood source for intrauterine transfusion. Collaboration between medical, nursing, laboratory, and nutrition personnel optimizes the safety and success of the procedure. This article describes the collaborative care of the woman participating in maternal blood donation for intrauterine transfusion.