Preferences of Jehovah's Witnesses regarding haematological supports in an obstetric setting: experience of a single university teaching hospital

摘要

Background: Jehovah's Witnesses have been shown to be at increased risk of mortality and morbidity as a consequence of obstetric haemorrhage and refusal of blood products. Since 2004, however, Jehovah's Witnesses have been allowed to accept minor fractions of blood at their own discretion. We sought to determine the preferences of pregnant Jehovah's Witnesses regarding haematological supports since this policy change.