I work on a Neonatal ICU and one of the neonatologists there who is
breastfeeding her baby and working part time asked me about iron
deficiency in breastfed babies. She is no longer exclusively
breastfeeding due to her return to work and she is concerned because the
baby cereals here which used to be iron fortified no longer are and she
wondered how to ensure that her daughter was receiving enough iron in
her diet.She wasn't keen to start cooking up liver etc. Her concern was
that mothers might turn to iron supplemented infant formulas once they
are no longer exclusively breastfeeding their babies. She is reluctant
to do this as her daughter although born premature has avoided any
formula so far. If you are no longer exclusively breastfeeding your baby
how do you ensure an adequate iron intake after six months?
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice
Carol Bartle RN RM IBCLC

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