https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 06:11:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1551254 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:57:24 +0000 sunny 1551254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check the Yelp reviews for the place you want to donate at. I was just browsing Yelp and I saw some reviews for a plasma donation site locally and they were kind of bad. Lots of sketchy people hang out around there and there have been muggings and stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1551244 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:55:40 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1551244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: that's what they offer here. I'm hoping I can make that happen.</p> <p>@TemperanceBrennan: thank you! I'm glad I asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1551006 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:05:38 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1551006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband works in the industry so if you have any other specific questions, I can answer. </p> <p>It effects everyone differently, so you could feel more tired but it might not effect you at all. For a small number of people, it makes people nauseous. I never felt differently afterwards. Make sure to stay hydrated. It makes you feel better and you donate quicker. </p> <p>Most centers offer a bonus if you donate twice a week. ($20 first donation, $30 second donation). </p> <p>Do NOT lie when they ask you the screening questions (esp. regarding tattoos). If they find out you lied, you get banned from donating anywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1551000 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:04:46 +0000 Myicitygirl 1551000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I donated several times to the red cross. I never felt too drained or tired after donating before, but I was in my early twenties then. I wouldn't do it now in my mid thirties with an active toddler and baby on the way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1550978 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:58:07 +0000 autumnlove 1550978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay, my LO received plasma when she was hospitalized....so grateful for donors! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1550966 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:54:21 +0000 allison 1550966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband did it for a little over a month. He says it's easy, but feels weird. Especially the cold saline they put in at the end. He was a bit sluggish for a little bit after the draw, but nothing serious. Here, you can make $220/mo for 2x week draws! It takes over an hour a session, usually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1550933 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:44:25 +0000 matador84 1550933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it in college...I was incredibly poor. The more<br /> You donate the more $ you make. I didn't even do it that much because my arms looked so bad. I'll never forget how mad DH got when he saw I was doing it--this was over 10 years ago. My veins collapsed causing my arms to be bruised from elbow to wrist. It looked awful but didn't hurt. I did make me a little tired and I was a young sprite back then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/donatingselling-plasma-question#post-1550916 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:39:02 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1550916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm considering donating my plasma, but wanted to see if anyone had anything negative to say about it.</p> <p>I'm concerned about my ability to chase and carry toddlers after an appointment. Anyone have a story to share? </p>