Thanks everyone for your replies. I am now confident I can get the sample I need . MM
Hi Mary, There is always plenty of blood in placental veins - even a fair while after the birth. I remember one time I was collecting blood for a homeopathic preparation and got to it about an hour after the birth - still easy to get the blood. Always makes me aware of blood exchanges occurring bt baby and delivered placentas whilst cord still intact. So I just wipe the cord over a good vein and insert needle - can take it from a few veins if necessary. Sometimes it leaks a bit from the vein afterwards - I don't jump in to it - probably 20 mins or so after placenta is delivered. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
