Donating Blood

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February 10th, 2009, 10:47 PM
Tannis

Donating Blood

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
February 10th, 2009, 10:49 PM
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).
February 10th, 2009, 11:22 PM
Tannis

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

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

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