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Information for parents
Learn what it means to be prescribed donated breast milk for your newborn.
Safety
Discover all the ways we look at safety when it comes to donating breast milk.
Milk research
There's a lot more to milk donation than you may expect — and we're always learning more.
Your donation guide
Donating breast milk is really unique. Learn how it works with our donation guide.
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We're driven by curiosity to research the journey of blood, milk and beyond.
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There's more to blood donation than you might expect — and we research every part of it.
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Reasons for transfusion
See the reasons why you might need a transfusion, including anaemia.
Receiving a transfusion
Know what to expect and what to ask before you get your transfusion.
Types of transfusion
See how red cells, platelets and plasma treat different conditions.
Avoid a transfusion
Sometimes, avoiding a transfusion is the best way forward. Find out why.
Blood for transfusion
See how blood passes through our processing centres and labs, to you.
Further resources
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Iron deficiency
While iron deficiency can be treated with supplements, on rare occasions a transfusion may be required.
Anaemia
When anaemia gets severe, a transfusion of red cells may help your low red blood cell count and haemoglobin.
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