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Hi. will it effect breast feeding baby if her mother is enamic?
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No: No, but is important you continue your prenatal vitamin and you may need iron supplementation.
Answered 8/27/2014
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No: Breastmilk is of the same composition regardless if the mother is anemic. The problem is the mother must be treating her anemia as well as keeping herself well hydrated in order to effectively breastfeed the baby.
Answered 8/31/2014
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