can you donate plasma while pregnant

You cannot donate plasma while pregnant. Pregnancy causes significant physiological changes, including increased blood volume and altered plasma composition, which make plasma unsuitable for donation. Additionally, the presence of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) in the blood during pregnancy can pose serious risks both to the recipient of the plasma and potentially lead to complications for the pregnant donor and the baby. For these safety reasons, plasma donation centers and health authorities prohibit plasma donation during pregnancy. After childbirth, it is generally recommended to wait at least six months before donating plasma again, allowing the body to recover and ensure safety for both the donor and recipients.