Ann,

We just had a similar situation admitted to our PICU. the baby was severely deficient in B 12. 

Holly McSpadden, IBCLC

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> I received a call from a mother of a 9-month-old with a hemoglobin value of 
> 9.9. Her pediatrician prescribed iron drops but the baby can't keep them 
> down. We talked about iron-rich foods, but baby refuses to eat anything. 
> Not only does she refuse, she throws it up. Mom puts food on her high chair 
> tray and baby likes to play with it but if she accidentally swallows any of 
> it, she instantly throws up. Babe's father is highly allergic to 
> "everything" - wheat, dairy, etc. so they delayed intro. of food until 
> recently. Pediatrician has referred them to a speech therapist for "eating 
> issues". Is this referral common? Should mom be concerned about baby's 
> iron levels? And, finally, am I correct that mom cannot increase iron 
> levels in her milk by adding more iron to her diet? Other details that may 
> be helpful: baby was under 6lbs. at birth, family is vegetarian and mom is 
> very anxious. 
> 
> Thank you, 
> Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, IBCLC 
> Bloomington, IN 
> 
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