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What iron supplement can i use while breastfeeding? i have real bad restless legs @ night while feeding
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Depends: Most docs continue prenatal vitamins if you are breastfeeding & these usually contain iron. I would not add anything more to the mix unless you clear it with your doc. Iron sulfate is a common OTC iron supplement.
Answered 7/5/2019
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