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.
Can I Donate. Many potential blood donors believe that they canât donate blood due to medical or other reasons. But whether youâve heard or read information about donation restrictions or been turned down in the past, please do not self defer. You may be able to say âYes I can!â and share your power through blood donation.