And Beans!  Kidney, black, great northern, red, lentils, etc. Great source of
iron and with so much fiber which helps when you're supplementing.
Marcia S.

>Red meat, egg yolk, avocado, black strap molasses, and (I think) alfalfa all
>with vitamin C sources
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:   Lactation Information and Discussion
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Patrician Drazin IBCLC
>Sent:   Monday, November 23, 1998 7:00 AM
>To:     [log in to unmask]
>Subject:        Re: iron
>
>     I am working with a mother who MUST supplement with iron.. she is
>extremely anemic... I suspect that the tablet she is taking are irritating
>her
>infant... I would like some alternative suggestions to give her.
>
>     Thank you,
>
>          Patricia