I am currently working as a lactation consultant within a private pediatrics
practice, and I was recently told by one of our physicians, for whom I have
a great deal of respect, that there is really no good reason to ever
recommend iron-free formula for any baby.  When I first studied to become an
LC, I was taught that breast-fed babies who needed formula supplements
whould be given iron-free formula, so as not to interfere with their bodies'
ability to utilize the formula in breastmilk.  Has the thinking on this
question changed over the last few years?

Lori Lerman, RN, IBCLC
Cambridge, MA

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