> At page 335, Lawrence says: "Increases in dietary iron that increase serum
> levels do not increase iron in the milk. It is important, however, for the 
> mother to replace her iron stores post partum."
> I read that as: before the milk suffers, the mother will suffer from low 
> iron stores, so for her own health it is important to take enough 
> iron-rich foods. I suppose not until her own stores are depleted, will the 
> milk suffer, but she will most likely find out about her own deficiency 
> before the milk gets worse. [deficient is a better choice than worse].

I believe Marianne's interpretation is correct.  The reasons a baby may be 
anemic have been mentioned (prematurity, early cord clamping)

Altho breast milk is low in iron it is readily available as long as baby is 
exclusively breastfed. Early solids may interfere with baby's absorption of 
iron.
Pat in SNJ 

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