Hi, gang,

Does anyone have any information on the effect of low Hgb on the iron
content of milk?  I was asked this by a mother with thalassimia minor,
who is exclusively nursing an 11.5 month old (no solids yet).  Her Hgb
usually runs around 10 or 11 (range 9 - 12).  She is using iron (ferrous?)
citrate, and wonders if it wouldl help her son.  I haven't been able to find
anything about the effect of her condition on the iron content of her milk.

Please cc me on anything you post about this.  I've been having a horrible
time trying to keep up with my reading, so I'm pretty far behind on Lactnet.

TIA

Jonathan
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*           L. Jonathan Kramer, P.E.           *
*     Graduate Breastfeeding Counselor and      *
*        Student Lactation Consultant          *
*      Certified Medela Nursing Bra Fitter     *
* Only G-d knows the formula for mother's milk *
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