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Re: iron sufficiency of human milk
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"Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 16 Jun 1996 21:55:03 -0400
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Jonathan,
Interestingly, iron sufficiency in breastfed infants is related to the
exclusiveness of breastfeeding.  Feeding other foods actually decreases the
absorbtion of iron from mom's milk.  A recent Italian study showed no anemia
at all in the excluseively breastfed group (no vitamins, absolutely no other
substances than human milk) that received no solids before 7 months.  I posted
a long post on this issue, including references, about a month ago.  Check the
archives.
Catherine Watson GEnna, IBCLC  NYC  [log in to unmask]

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