Evaluation of serum iron status of lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Background: It is generally believed that a lactating mother is in a negative nutritional balance and this has often led to all forms of micronutrient supplementation including iron. However the iron status of our lactating mothers has received little or no evaluation. Aim: In this study, we determi...

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Published in:	International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
Main Authors:	F E Ejezie, U I Nwagha, J E Ikekpeazu, I C Maduka, E Neboh, D C Nwachukwu, T U Nwagha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Subjects:	iron status lactating mothers exclusive breastfeeding
Online Access:	http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2009;volume=14;issue=2;spage=15;epage=21;aulast=Ejezie;type=0

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