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Can i continue taking ferrimed iron supplements after birth? i'm breastfeeding
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Yes: It is safe to continue taking iron supplements for you and the baby while breastfeeding. Your body will absorb the iron most efficiently if you take it on an empty stomach (with some vitamin C). Iron can cause constipation, so sometimes we prescribe it with a stool softener. If you are not anemic, and you eat a healthy and balanced diet, the supplement is not needed.
Answered 3/21/2018
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