Judy This is the same situation where a mom who is hypothyroid takes a thyroid medication to bring her level UP TO NORMAL. So a mom who is extremely anemic will get the iron and bring her iron UP TO NORMAL. So this should not be a problem for the baby. Laurie Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Violet Louisiana, USA mailto:[log in to unmask] Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com