i had a baby 5 months ago and while i was in hospital i had to have 5 blood transfusions! does that mean i can give blood now or do i have to wait a certian time before i can?thankx xx
2007-06-05 08:15:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
have to wait 12 months for blood transfusion. I believe it's only 6 after you've given birth...
2007-06-05 09:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood Transfusion
Wait for 12 months after receiving a blood transfusion from another person in the United States.
You may not donate if you received a blood transfusion since 1980 in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands). This requirement is related to concerns about variant CJD, or 'mad cow' disease. Learn more about variant CJD and blood donation.
You may not donate if you received a blood transfusion in certain countries in Africa since 1977. This requirement is related to concerns about rare strains of HIV that are not consistently detected by all current test methods. Learn more about HIV Group O, and the specific African countries where it is found.
2007-06-05 08:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by mender_bender2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am from the UK and a silver award blood donor. When I rang the National Blood Service up and told them that I still wanted to give blood but am pregnant what do I do they said they would put my on the inactive database which means you stay on their 'files' but don't get the letter asking you to give until baby is nine months old. I have never had a blood transfusion so it could be different.
2007-06-05 09:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what they say:
Blood Transfusion
Wait for 12 months after receiving a blood transfusion from another person in the United States.
You may not donate if you received a blood transfusion since 1980 in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands). This requirement is related to concerns about variant CJD, or 'mad cow' disease. Learn more about variant CJD and blood donation.
You may not donate if you received a blood transfusion in certain countries in Africa since 1977. This requirement is related to concerns about rare strains of HIV that are not consistently detected by all current test methods. Learn more about HIV Group O, and the specific African countries where it is found.
2007-06-05 08:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No sorry hun you can't give blood, I had blood transfusions ( 8 in total) after both of my children. I was told at the time (yrs 2000 & 2001) that I would be unable to give blood at all now!
This is U.K though so if your in the U.S it may be different. Hope this helps a bit.
2007-06-05 09:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by cadjin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your local blood center. It depends on the country where you live.
Normally, a blood transfusion means that you can never donate again.
Again, rules are different for different countries and change over time. The local blood bank will happily tell you all the rules.
2007-06-05 08:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by kittyrat234b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can give blood, but they will ask about hospital stays and transfusions. they'll test it more before letting someone else have it.
2007-06-05 08:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you have to wait at least 12 months after having your baby before you can donate blood longer i think if your still breastfeeding
2007-06-05 10:06:32 · answer #8 · answered by lisagrndy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't if I were you, just wait until the next one. You could always go on the website and find out when it would be best.
2007-06-05 08:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Red Cross or go to their website.
2007-06-05 08:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by PK211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋