Cesarean also may be factors to consider. Clearly, the considerations for a trial of labor and possible VBAC are very personal and individual. The options should be discussed thoroughly with your doctor ahead of time. The use of blood is uncommon in obstetrics. When transfusion is necessary, the need is often urgent, sometimes requiring 20 or more pints of blood and blood products.
Pregnant women are able to tolerate substantial blood loss as a natural consequence of delivery.
Larger blood loss can often be compensated for by infusion of fluids and other medications. In the rare situations in which blood loss may be massive, transfusions can be life saving. Under these circumstances blood is available from the hospital blood bank where it is extensively screened and tested. However, major and minor transfusion reactions can occur. Circumcision Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the redundant skin fold that covers the top of the penis, or glans.