following on from the neg blood group thread

[pud1]

just a quick question.

can you give blood if you have had anti-d. was under the impression that you couldnt

I have. I wasn't ever asked and it wasn't on the questionnaire

Me too. You can give blood but it will no longer be given to prem babies.

Yes, no problems, I've never even been asked if I've had anti D. Of my 4 DCs two are positive (or so I assume as I've only has post natal anti D twice) and I also had it twice during my 4th pregnancy.

No, in fact if you are O Neg they beg for your blood and send you fan mail, because this is the blood theu need most for accident victims where they haven't had time to cross match. However Sparkly is right, only males can give O Neg to prem babies to avoid any postnatal antibody risk.

I asked the give blood people this very question, and they said you can give blood. i suppose it's up to them whom they give it to though.

thanks.

will make sure i donate after i give birth