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Jade Awdry made the decision just 23 minutes after Zachary was born.
Clutching him in her arms, the 33-year-old leaned across to a midwife and asked of there was anything that could be done to help others.
Soon after, Zachary's heart valves were used to save the life of a baby with a genetic heart condition.
The selfless decision came to light after an inquest into baby Zachary's death. A coroner heard that he had needed to be delivered by caesarian section and that his skull had been fractured.
Coroner Peter Bedford however attributed no blame to anyone over the new-born's death, adding that there was no evidence that the management or method of delivery was inappropriate.
On Sunday, Zachary's father Keith Mitchell told how the couple had come to their decision.
"Jade had been holding Zachary for about one or two minutes when she asked a midwife if she could do something to help others," said the 38-year-old.
"She was very generous and donated Zachary's heart valves.
"We received a letter about two weeks ago from the Organ Transplant Team telling us that one of Zachary's valves had been used on a child with a genetic heart condition.
"This saved a child's life, which was the best thing that could have happened in our situation."
Keith, a marketing director, said he was the one who broke the tragic news of Zachary's passing to Jade in what was the hardest thing he has ever had to do.
"To tell Jade after the delivery when she had been waiting for her baby to be wrapped up and brought to her was traumatic," said Keith,
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8 Comments
Very pitiful baby ... I really have a pity on her.......
How sad!
so sad yar..
MOTHER IS GREAT
So sad! Thanks Nancy for sharing!