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If the child is taking iron drops then is it necessary for the mother to take iron tablets..?? Or
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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician4 years agoA. You can take any medication for urself
It does not have any bad effect on ur baby
Take medication as per ur doctors advice
Keep urself well hydrated
Continue to give exclusive breast feed ur baby as per baby's demand
Stay with ur baby only
It will help.
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No need to give anything except vitamin D3 drops, if baby is on exclusive breast feed.
Continue with exclusive breast feed ur baby till completing 6months of age.
It will help.
Give vit D 3 drops 400 IU per day till 1yr of age.
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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years agoA. It is necessary for the mother to take iron and calcium supplements upto six months post pregnancy. Some may have to continue it for even longer periods based on their health condition and gynecologist advice.
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