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• How often can I donate?

  You can donate a maximum of 2 times during a rolling 7 day period with at least 1 day between donations.

• I am/was pregnant/breastfeeding. Can I donate?

  Unfortunately, you are not eligible to donate during pregnancy. You would need to wait until you are at least 183 days postpartum. Once you've hit that milestone, you are eligible to donate, even if you are still breastfeeding.

• What does my blood pressure have to be to donate?

  Before each donation, we will check your vitals. To donate at Parachute, your blood pressure must be above 90/50 and below 160/100.

• Does my pay increase the more I donate?

  Yes. Parachute Levels reward consistency. The more frequently you donate, the higher your pay becomes. Staying active means earning more over time.

• Can I donate blood and plasma at different centers simultaneously?

  Unfortunately, no. For safety reasons, you would not be able to donate both whole blood and plasma at the same time. You would need to wait at least 56 days from the date of your whole blood donation to come in to donate plasma.