Blood Donation Guide
Everything to know before, during and after donating.
Male Donors
90 days
Minimum interval between donations.
Female Donors
120 days
Minimum interval between donations.
Before Donation
- ✓Sleep well the night before (at least 6 hours).
- ✓Drink 2–3 glasses of water.
- ✓Eat a salty, low-fat snack (no heavy meal).
- ✓Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior.
During Donation
- ✓Stay calm — the process takes 8–10 minutes.
- ✓Inform staff if you feel dizzy.
After Donation
- ✓Rest 10–15 minutes at the centre.
- ✓Drink extra fluids for 24 hours.
- ✓No heavy lifting or strenuous exercise today.
- ✓Eat iron-rich foods for a week.
Blood-Boosting Foods
🥩 Lean Meat
🥬 Spinach
🍊 Citrus
🥚 Eggs
🫘 Lentils
🎃 Pumpkin
🍎 Apple
🥜 Nuts
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