Donating Blood

[Tannis]

Sorry not sure where to post this.....

Are you able to give blood while BF'ing? Is there anyone who has given blood while BF'ing?

TIA

[feeb]

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).

[Tannis]

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