The following question was asked:
> 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.

I worked at the Penn Jersey Region of the American Red Cross for 5 years, so
contacted them.  According to the Donor Services department
> Our criteria allows nursing mothers to donate as long as it has been 6 wks
> since delivery(either vaginal or C-section).

In addition the director of Donor Health suggested drinking additional
fluids.  They have no information indicating blood donation would adversely
affect the mother's milk supply.  Hope this is of some home.

Lynette Blair

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