>Has anyone ever heard of this  happening with the use of prenatal vit?
This is a new one on me.
>What do you suppose  is the most likely   part of the vitamins that would
cause this baby to  have these symptoms.??????????????  These were otc
vitamins.(prenatal)


Yes, I have seen this often.  In fact when I have a mom call with a fussy,
gassy baby, one of the first recommendations is to continue the
prenatals--before going the diet route.  And often the problem is resolved
within a couple of days.

I think that it is the ferrous sulfate (iron) that is the culprit.  If baby
is taking vitamins with iron(because breastmilk is soooo lacking) I suggest
that she discontinue these also.

If mom is anemic I suggest using another type of iron supplement, one that
doesnt cause g/i problems.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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