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There's a lot more to milk donation than you may expect — and we're always learning more.
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Reasons for transfusion
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Sometimes, avoiding a transfusion is the best way forward. Find out why.
Blood for transfusion
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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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