Childbirth, breastfeeding, pregnancy and platelets donation

You cannot donate platelets by apheresis if you have been pregnant in the past, whether you carried to term, miscarried or had an abortion or an ectopic pregnancy. 

However, you can give blood or plasma if you gave birth more than 6 months ago.  Find out about the eligibility criteria in place before making an appointment for a blood or plasma donation.

Note: Do not bring babies and young children to your appointment unless they are accompanied by another adult who is not donating. If both adults wish to donate, book appointments at least one hour apart. That way, there will always be someone to watch the child, and the first donor will be free before the second donor has begun their eligibility interview with a Héma-Québec staff member.