Study: Iron deficiencies linked to mother-child bond

From the Isotonix blog
Author: chakefaye



Iron deficiency has always been looked to as an adverse contributor to mothers and children during pregnancy.  Low iron levels have been linked to pre-term delivery, low birth weight and increased maternal mortality.
In a recent nine-month long study of iron deficiency conducted by Dr. Laura Murray-Kolb of John Hopkins University, it has been revealed that low iron levels can potentially affect a mother’s ability to bond with her children after birth. In North America, it’s believed that at least 53% of new mothers are deficient in iron, as stated by the World Health Organization.

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