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How Long Should Iron And Vitamin Supplements Be Continued Postpartum?
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Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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Question : How long should I continue to eat Vitamin and Iron tablets.I am still feeding my child only in the night.
Brief Answer:
Depends on you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Normally we recommend to have iron and calcium tablets, for three months after delivery.
There is no harm in taking these tablets. Since, generally after delivery you would be anemic and have calicum and vitamins deficiency, its better to take this. If you dont want to take tablets, then you can have food rich in iron and calcium.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Depends on you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Normally we recommend to have iron and calcium tablets, for three months after delivery.
There is no harm in taking these tablets. Since, generally after delivery you would be anemic and have calicum and vitamins deficiency, its better to take this. If you dont want to take tablets, then you can have food rich in iron and calcium.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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