Before:

01

Get plenty of rest the night
before your donation.

02

Eat a healthy meal and stay
hydrated (at least 16 oz. of water).

During:

03

Use Applied Muscle Tension:
Alternately contract, then relax
muscle groups in the body.
Ex: Tighten the muscles of the
legs and butt for about five
seconds, then relax and repeat.

04

Just relax!

After:

05

Sit and have a snack and a
drink for at least 15 minutes.

06

Stay hydrated!

07

Avoid any heavy lifting,
strenuous activity, or vigorous
exercise for the remainder of
the day.