Why Might a Lactating Woman Need to Take an Iron

question 113

Multiple Choice

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

• A)To improve the flavor of breast milk
• B)To increase iron content of breast milk
• C)To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy
• D)To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum

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