Blood transfusions

No. I don't think it's super common unless you hemmorage.

No I've never known of anyone that needed one.

Only when I miscarried at 17 weeks. I had to go by ambulance and needed 2 units of blood.But my friend needed 6 units and had a full hysterectomy to save her life. Very scary, she had the picture perfect pregnancy, labor, and delivery up until after baby came out. I don't think there are other options in cases like that.

You do not receive blood transfusions unless there is a complication that involves hemorrhage. You need to discuss the possibility of your needing one with your OBGYN. They'll also be able to tell you what alternatives are acceptable for you. 

Do women only need them when they are anemic? Because I'm anemic and rh- and this just added to the list of shit to worry about. Sooo thanks😑😒

I got four units because I had placenta acreta. We didn't know before hand and once I started hemorrhaging I lost consciousness too quickly to be given a choice, so it was up to my husband. It doesn't bother me either way, I needed blood, I got blood, I didn't die. This time I am banking blood ahead of time though just in case something goes wrong again,that way they can just use mine.

Talk to your OB/GYN

I know that my mom needed one when I was born, but I don't know anybody who needed a delivery-related transfusion recently.

Nope. 2 births and no transfusions 

I had two transfusions following the birth of my first child. It was an emergency c-section and I lost a ton of blood.