Things You'll Need:
- Donation center
- Juice
- Carbohydrates
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Step 1
Evaluate yourself to see if you feel unusually fatigued, weak or sick.
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Step 2
Eat a hearty snack or meal that has complex carbohydrates prior to approaching the donation area.
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Step 3
Try to think of the positive impact your donation will have on the lives of others. Your upcoming discomfort will be miniscule compared to their gain.
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Step 4
Look away as the phlebotomist prepares you for donation if you get queasy or nervous.
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Step 5
Squeeze the ball or wad the phlebotomist gives you to ensure an ideal bloodflow.
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Step 6
Remain lying down for a few moments following the donation completion.
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Step 7
Eat a high-carb snack and drink some juice after you feel well enough to walk over to the recuperation area.














Comments
marielc said
on 3/6/2009 I have problems with my iron. I just start taking iron supplements and that really helps me out.
deedeehicks2008 said
on 12/10/2008 Don't get discouragng about your hemoglobin(iron) being low. Iron fluctuates daily!!! When you donate blood your iron has to be a level to give. Although females iron in usually low right before and after their menses. Please do not get discourage about it. Come the next day and try again!!!