I thought you’d be interested in this article from CNN.com about a study released today on the subject of iron-deficiency and postpartum depression: "Low Iron May Impact Mom-Baby Bonding"
This is interesting news, although as I recall I took my OB’s prescribed vitamin supplement religiously, so I can’t imagine I would have been iron deficient. Unless there wasn’t much iron in it. Come to think of it, I have no idea what was in it …
I would think that having anything lower than what the normal limits allow for optimum health, spinach/serotonin/thyroid or otherwise doesn't serve to help a new mother. Spinach huh?
I stumbled upon this site as I was in the process of doing some online research. Isn't it amazing how scientific studies are finding more and more links between various health issues and our nutritional intake?