Is it okay to take a prenatal vitamin (I'm 5 weeks pregnant) AND breastfeed a toddler? My concern is that the prenatal has higher doses of certain things, like iron, which can be dangerous in overdosages, and I am very diligent about my toddler's healthy, regular, diet. I'm not sure he should get more iron, and whatever else is in the prenatal, through the breastmilk. I'm only nursing him once in the morning and once at night at this point. Any thoughts?
Re: Prenatal vitamin and breastfeeding?
My OB and pedi both told me to take prenatals while bf-ing. You are actually supposed to.
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this. and if you are only feeding your toddler twice a day, s/he should be fine.
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