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."