Treasury regulations (26 C.F.R.)--commonly referred to as Federal tax regulations-- pick up where the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) leaves off by providing the official interpretation of the IRC by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
No. Pregnant women are not eligible to donate blood according to the American Red Cross, which also advises waiting at least six weeks after giving birth. Although the amount of blood in your body increases by about 50 percent during pregnancy, you and your growing baby need it for optimum health and nutrition.
Donor Safety. Donating blood is a safe and easy process which gives you the chance to change lives. 1  It is not possible to get AIDS or other infectious disease by giving blood. 2  A brand new, sterile, disposable needle is used for each blood donation.3  Once used, the needle is discarded. You can only donate if your health history permits and you feel well. 2  You are asked general health questions and are given a mini physical â temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin are checked â prior to donation to ensure that you are feeling well and that it is safe for you to give blood.