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What is What is deficient in exclusively breastfed baby – and explain in detail?
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 may occur in exclusive breastfed infants of mother who is on strict vegetarian diet. Remember following important facts -
Milks from the mother whose diet is sufficient and properly balanced will supply all the necessary nutrients except fluoride and Vitamin D.
The iron content of human milk is low, but most normal term infants have sufficient iron stores for the first 4-6 months. Human milk iron is well absorbed. Nonetheless, by 6 months the breastfed infant's diet should be supplemented with iron-fortified complementary foods.
The Vitamin K content of human milk is low and may cause hemorrhagic disease of newborn.