Prevention of anemia includes:
- Test your stool for blood:
- Use a home fecal occult blood test
- Contact your doctor if the stool is positive for blood.
- For women who have heavy menstrual bleeding:
- Pregnant women should take vitamin B supplements.
- Do not give cow's milk to an infant:
- Cow's milk does not contain enough iron.
- Breast milk and formula contain the iron needed for normal development.
