Pregnancy Complications: Earth's Best

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Son Found to Have Low Haemoglobin at Ninth Month Visit to the Pediatrician

Hi, My son had his ninth month check-up this morning, and his haemoglobin was found to be 8.8 (normal is 11 and above). All his other developments are fine and he is an otherwise healthy boy. The pediatrician has prescribed an iron supplement to be taken twice a day for now, dosage might be increased later on after follow-up in a month. I have been breastfeeding my son so far. I tried introducing him to formula (Enfamil and Nestle Good Start) a few times at 6 months and 7 months but he just hated it. He is a good eater and loves all...