gima wrote:

> At 02:31 PM 1/24/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >Does anyone know the impact of blood donation on mom's health and milk
> supply while breastfeeding? A mom with a 2-month old asked me this question
> today, and I honestly am not sure on this one.

While I don't have actual scientific documentation to this effect, I do have
firsthand experience that some people become quite tired for a little while
after blood donation.  More fatigue, I think we all agree, is the last thing a
mother with an 8 week old needs.  She should probably wait until the baby is 6
months, minimum.  Better yet, until he's a year.  She could have someone else
donate for her or just pay whatever her blood bank's fee is.

Tammy Schilling
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