Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 amy, just so you know, the opinion that decreasing iron stores in breastmilk spells anemia for a baby is an outdated idea. there is very little iron, yes, but it is completely digestible, unlike fortifications or supplements or even the iron in good healthy green foods. so do what you have to do to get your baby at a healthy iron level, but don't discount your own breastmilk as an integral part of raising and maintaining your son's iron levels. breastmilk provides everything necessary for the first year of life, including iron, even for preemies. i'm not saying to go against your doctor's advice if she tells you that it's not enough, but if she is saying that your breastmilk is at fault, make sure to do your research and bring it to her attention if necessary. the discoveries about iron in breastmilk are fairly recent and some doctors just may not be aware of it. i guess your son is already anemic but like i said, your breastmilk is still important to his iron levels; supplementation or fortified foods will never be able to replace that perfect iron in your milk. anyway, good luck. chandelle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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