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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: juliewalker on May 14, 2013, 01:52:26 PM

Title: Breastfeeding
Post by: juliewalker on May 14, 2013, 01:52:26 PM

As breast milk is produced from the blood supply, are there any concerns about producing enough milk as a beta thal minor, or about what goes into that milk?

Title: Re: Breastfeeding
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 14, 2013, 09:52:45 PM

There shouldn't be a problem producing milk. The milk can only contain what you put in your own body, so iif you follow a nutritious diet, there are no concerns.

Title: Re: Breastfeeding
Post by: juliewalker on May 20, 2013, 01:25:22 PM

That's great to hear. Thanks, Andy!

Also, should I keep up my regiment of Vitamin E, Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid, and Ferrous Gluconate during breastfeeding?