Can breastfeeding make you anaemic?

According to Livestrong.com, anemia can be common among breastfeeding mothers especially if they have also been anemic in their pregnancy. Here's more on what they say: "Iron is more readily absorbed by the body when it comes from food sources. Foods high in iron include fortified cereals, beef liver, dried fruits, leafy green vegetables, beans and lentils. It is also helpful to consume a food or beverage high vitamin C prior to or following eating a food containing iron to promote optimum absorption. Continuing prenatal vitamins during breast-feeding can help prevent anemia and it may increase iron levels somewhat when anemia occurs but this vitamin won't elevate the mother's iron stores enough to remedy the situation. Increasing iron from food sources with the prenatal vitamin may be sufficient but it may take more time to have the desired effect than taking an iron supplement directly. Iron supplements should only be taken under the advice of a health care professional. There can be negative side effects, such as constipation, with an iron supplement. It is very easy to overdose on iron as well. Never take an over-the-counter iron supplement without first discussing proper dosage and length of treatment with a health care professional."

All that I've heard about breastfeeding are positive things. Anaemia would affect breastfeeding instead of the other way round, I think. NOT breastfeeding actually can cause you to be anaemic. If you don’t breastfeed full time for the first 6 months after you give birth, you will probably begin menstruating during that time. And, since menstruating uses up about twice as much iron as breastfeeding does, you will have a greater risk of iron deficiency. If a person is experiencing anaemia or have anaemic symptoms post partum, it could also be due to other reasons like having lost large amounts of blood during delivery. It is generally estimated that half of the anaemia cases in pregnancy are related to iron deficiency. Moreover, taking care of a newborn is a demanding job. Delivery leaves most mothers feeling very tired, but if you are anaemic, you may feel much more exhausted—just when your infant needs so much attention and care. Maternal iron-deficiency anaemia has also been shown to be strongly associated with depression, stress and cognitive function in the post partum period. http://www.anemiainwomen.com/html/risk.htm

Anemia from iron deficiency is common in lactating women, especially following anemia in pregnancy. Blood loss during labor and insufficient diet are just two possible causes of anemia. Women who suspect they are suffering from anemia should consult with a health care professional immediately as this condition can have a negative impact on breast-feeding and the baby.

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My wife has been breastfeeding for almost 7 months now and she didn't show any signs of anemia. But she gets tired because my baby latches every hour so she takes a lot of fluid to avoid dehydration and overfatigue.