The American Amnion Association is proud to release one of our most heartwarming and enlightening podcast episodes yet, featuring a true champion of donation advocacy: Tammy Martin, Chief Operating Officer of Birth Tissue International.
In Episode 3: “The First Gift – Honoring Life Through Birth Tissue Donation,” Vice President Theresa Hong sits down with Tammy to explore her incredible journey—from cadaveric tissue recovery to leading one of the nation’s most impactful birth tissue recovery organizations.
With over two decades of experience in tissue donation, Tammy shares how her background in biology and behavioral science shaped a career grounded in compassion, ethics, and innovation. Most importantly, she highlights how birth tissue donation—placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic fluid—can be transformed into life-changing therapies for everything from burn healing and wound care to stem cell research and regenerative treatments.
In this inspiring episode, you’ll learn:
Why birth tissue is called “the first gift” and how it’s making a profound impact in medicine
The step-by-step process of becoming a donor and how consent, testing, and compliance ensure safety
How birth tissue is being used in cutting-edge clinical trials and stem cell therapies for brain trauma, long COVID, and autoimmune conditions
The importance of public education, ethical boundaries, and clearing up common misconceptions about donation
What’s next for the field as more states adopt Right to Try laws for regenerative treatments
Tammy reminds us: “There’s everything to gain. This is tissue that would otherwise be discarded—now it’s healing lives.”
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a prospective donor, or simply curious about how birth tissue is revolutionizing patient care, this episode is not to be missed.
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