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  1. #1
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    There was thread on this yesterday, No cant give while BF unless baby is on majority of solids and also cant give within 9 months of birth.


    from red cross site
    Breast-feeding - I am breast-feeding. Can I donate?

    It is not advisable to donate blood while breast-feeding. Following childbirth, the deferral period is at least 9 (nine) months (as for pregnancy) and until your baby is significantly weaned (i.e. getting most of his/her nutrition from solids).

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jul 2006
    1,055

    Derrr....Didn't even think to go to Red Cross website

    Thanks for that Feeb, I thought that was the case but wasn't sure. I had a quick look around but couldn't find anything, I obviously didn't look in the right spots though haha