My doctor told me it would be about another week before my energy would start coming back and that I should start taking iron supplements to build my red blood cell count back up. (crunchydomesticgoddess.com)
Doctors commonly recommend that patients take iron supplements at least two hours before or two hours after drinking coffee or tea. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)
Black stools in babies who aren't taking iron supplements could indicate blood that was digested. (modernmom.com)