Luckily, Ritz was able to get the life-saving blood she needed, and it prompted her to research when it would be safe for her to donate after giving birth.
She was told she needed a blood transfusion, but the supply from donations was low as COVID-19 was beginning to ramp up. She has Type O-negative blood, meaning she can only receive O-negative blood. Ritz had her third child in March and hemorrhaged after giving birth. Kelly Ritz understands the importance of donating blood, but she has never been able to until now.
