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Q: Blood Donations...

asked by: jenniek on June 28th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

This may be a stupid question and i'm pretty sure I know the answer but I thought i'd ask....Can you donate blood while you're pregnant?? I need a response asap thanks!

Replies(5)

Mabel

replied on June 28th, 2006

Moderator

Nope.

Zanny

replied on June 28th, 2006

Supporter

You have to wait about a year after you have your baby to donate blood again.

I couldn't wait to turn 17 so I could give blood.. And then I never got round to it.. And then I got pregnant.. So now I have to wait a couple more years!

Jen UH biOtch

replied on June 28th, 2006

Experienced User

Damn in louisiana you have to be 18 to give blood. I've wanted to for a while but im dangerously anemic so that cuts it out the question. I dont know the laws of age here in texas tho... =[

jenniek

replied on June 28th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Thanks girls. Even tho I donate alllll the time I couldn't remember the exact rules for sure. I was pretty sure that was it was a no but I was checking because iwas supposed to donate today! O well I hope they weren't to mad I didn't show up for my appt!! Haha. Thanks again! Adios

map

replied on June 29th, 2006

Experienced User

Not when you are pregnant you can not...

Mary 27weeks tomorrow

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