Karyn-grace,

Anemia is a very complex subject and I am far from the expert here. There are many differnet kinds, 
different pathophysiology even within a category of, say, iron deficiency anemia. If you do a simple google 
or other search, you will find quite alot of sites and refs. I did find a site that states altered resistance to infection 
can occur in iron def. anemia. I did not find the same for folic acid or B12 deficiency, however, these anemias
have far-reaching consequences on many body systems, and can be mild or severe.  It seems from your post below that
she is doing better now and she may have a better handle on her problem, so have her be vigilant
about her bf management and seek assistance at the first sign of trouble. Best regards,
Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
Mississippi, southeastern USA

> Would the anemia that you are talking about be iron deficiency or vit. B =
> or both?  Do you have any references?  This mom has said she is going to= 
> supplement with folic acid...is that enough or should she be looking at i=
> ron=also? > Her plug and chronic fullness has 'broken' so-to-speak, due in my mind to=
>  both=a change in b/feeding management and to the homeopathic remedy=20
> (phytolacca) that she took.

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