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Anemia and Iron Deficiency

We'll update this soon with our take on this VERY common issue in international adoption, but for now, here are some good resources on the topic. A quick reminder: liquid iron supplements can cause temporary staining of the teeth - squirt towards the back of the mouth, and have the child drink some OJ afterwards (vitamin C boosts iron absorption).

Anemia and Iron Deficiency

Thalassemias