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IDA * Iron deficiency anemia |
Delaying tying off of the
umbilical cord, by 30 to 60 seconds can increase the circulating iron by 34 mg
which is 25-30% of the circulating iron in a newborn. This is equivalent to iron obtained by infants during 5 months of breast feeding. Breast feeding also delays the onset of IDA Additional measures include: - Exclusive breast feeding for 4-6 months. - From 6M require additional supplies of iron, from supplemented formula. - Can use preventive iron supplementation in high risk groups where foods rich in iron are not readily available. |