during birth, doctor has recommended iron drops for my baby after 14 weeks. is it good for baby? and till how long we need to give iron drops? and what is the dose for sam?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. there is no need to use iron drops continuously for the baby and less baby is having deficiency of iron even multivitamins vitamin D there is no need the mother's milk will meet all the requirements

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