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I am taking iron supplements with a prenatal everyday can i also take calcium with vitamin d? currently breastfeeding my 5 week old daughter

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Baby needs vitamin D: Your infant needs 400 IU vitamin D daily as a supplement as she is breastfeeding. You have adequate vitamin and mineral intake if you are still taking your prenatals. Additional calcium and vitamin D for you is not necessary.

Answered 12/14/2017

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