On the 30th July I donated blood not aware that I had conceived in the same month. I&#39 m only seeing Gynae next week but I&#39 m worried that I may have caused harm to my unborn baby. Will it affect the baby somehow?

Donating blood whilst pregnant.

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11 Aug 2008

Donating blood whilst pregnant.

On the 30th July I donated blood not aware that I had conceived in the same month. I' m only seeing Gynae next week but I' m worried that I may have caused harm to my unborn baby. Will it affect the baby somehow?

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GynaeDoc

gynaedoc

01 Jan 0001

No it would not harm the baby, but you should now conserve your energy for the pregnancy.

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