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Iron supplement for baby
I am exclusively breastfeeding my baby who is 3.5 months old.when is iron supplementation required for baby ..Pls note that I am only taking calcium tablets daily for myself and no other supplements for me.is it required that I take iron supplements during breastfeeding?
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Start iron at 4 months for the baby till 1year. For you ask your doctor.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Maam you can take iron supplements.. and iron rich diet .green leafy vegetables, carrot , meat
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
kindly connect on practo for further treatment and advise
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Dr. Jinia Saha
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
WHO guideline suggest routine iron supplements from 6months of life for the baby while IAP advises starting iron supplements at 4 months of age in term breastfed babies. Kindly consult for detailed information
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