Hi all,
 
I am helping a mom who had her baby in march - he was in the NICU for three
months... is home now.. the pediatrician wants vitamins and iron supplements
for the baby. Mom noticed constipation from the vitamins, stopped using...
but now the doctor underlined it's importance so she will start again.
The doctor had the nerve to say that iron supplements don't constipate.  I
need some sound medical advice to pass along to this mom so she can make an
educated decision.  Whats the scoop on this?

Thanks to all for your responses.
They also have him on a diaretic.
 
She has used ONLY breastmilk from the beginning (a miracle!). NO ARIFICIAL
BABY MILK at all for this baby... she pumps and uses a bottle (we are
working on transitioning him to the breast).
 
Peace,
michele
 

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