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Posted by casey31

Unfortunately you also could not have had surgery within the past year so I am out because of my c-section....

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Just read some "rules" both me & my husband are out.

What Conditions Would Make You Ineligible?
Certain conditions can prevent you from donating blood/platelets.

You may not donate blood/platelets if you:

Have a history of viral hepatitis, unexplained jaundice after age 11, or have lived with or had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone who has had active viral hepatitis.

Had a tattoo in the past 12 months or received a blood transfusion (except with your own blood) in the past 12 months.

Have ever had a positive test for the AIDS virus.

Have ever used intravenous illegal drugs, even once.
Have ever used injectable drugs, including anabolic steroids, unless prescribed by a physician.

Have engaged in prostitution since 1977 or are a man who has had sex with another man since 1977, even once.

Have lived or visited in the United Kingdom for three months or more cumulatively between 1980 and 1996.

Have spent five years or more in Europe (including the United Kingdom) cumulatively from 1980 to the present.

Have traveled in the past year, or lived in the past three years, in an area where malaria is endemic.

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Are you allowed to donate if you're nursing? I would be willing to donate.

ETA: I'm a universal donor, O-.

Message edited 12/10/2008 1:30:14 PM.

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I had my C section, and they said it was OK to donate. I had it in July.