Re: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

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Carol

Here is my take on it all. I breastfed all my kiddos. You baby is way LESS likely to develop allergies by you breastfeeding. BUT, I believe you do need to be cuatious of certain allergens when feeding. I was always very careful about peanut products both in pregnancy and while BF. After Sam, this last pregnancy (even though the baby wasn't mine) I was very cautious what I ate. And if I had another and BF, I would certainly be cautious. Now, I wouldn't cut ALL eggs out, but I would really limit myself. Same with dairy and peanuts. I personally woudn't worry about other allergens as much! That's my 2 cents!

Trish

-- Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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Carol

Here is my take on it all. I breastfed all my kiddos. You baby is way LESS likely to develop allergies by you breastfeeding. BUT, I believe you do need to be cuatious of certain allergens when feeding. I was always very careful about peanut products both in pregnancy and while BF. After Sam, this last pregnancy (even though the baby wasn't mine) I was very cautious what I ate. And if I had another and BF, I would certainly be cautious. Now, I wouldn't cut ALL eggs out, but I would really limit myself. Same with dairy and peanuts. I personally woudn't worry about other allergens as much! That's my 2 cents!

Trish

-- Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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Thanks to those who answered me so quickly!! I was very much hoping to make breastfeeding work, but got nervous when it occurred to me that my diet affects the baby as well!!! I only nursed Sara for 3 days... and luckily, she is otherwise very very healthy... I wanted to what is best (immunity -wise) for this next one, seeing as how food allergies seem pretty common in my family, not to mention that formula is just so darn expensive LOL ; )

Ok, so I will watch and limit the common allergens I eat... but not cut everything out completely... that makes sense : ) I dont eat eggs anyway (unless they are cooked into something)... I cant stand them LOL.. Dairy on the other hand will be another story.. we can polish off 3 gallons of milk here in 2 weeks... sometimes less.

Thanks again ladies! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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Thanks to those who answered me so quickly!! I was very much hoping to make breastfeeding work, but got nervous when it occurred to me that my diet affects the baby as well!!! I only nursed Sara for 3 days... and luckily, she is otherwise very very healthy... I wanted to what is best (immunity -wise) for this next one, seeing as how food allergies seem pretty common in my family, not to mention that formula is just so darn expensive LOL ; )

Ok, so I will watch and limit the common allergens I eat... but not cut everything out completely... that makes sense : ) I dont eat eggs anyway (unless they are cooked into something)... I cant stand them LOL.. Dairy on the other hand will be another story.. we can polish off 3 gallons of milk here in 2 weeks... sometimes less.

Thanks again ladies! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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Just wanted to chime in on this thread - sorry for taking so long. I come

from a heavily pro-breastfeeding family (my mom's a lactation

consultant), and I grew up hearing about the various benefits of

b'feeding for a baby - fewer ear infections, allergies, etc. All of that

is true - it's cheaper, healthier and better for everybody if it can be

done. Still, I would suggest a different reason to b'feed, if you at all

can: it's relaxing. I've found that nursing Elisha has created moments of

mini-peace in a hectic day, and especially for those of us mommies with

doctors looking over our shoulders, it's nice to have something that's

good for the kid that comes just from us. Elisha and I got a

hellish start with breastfeeding, but once we got it sorted out, it

became this quiet, simple thing that he and I could both trust would

bring us calm and peace.

-Ziva

At 09:52 AM 3/7/04 -0500, you wrote:

Thanks to those who

answered me so quickly!! I was very much hoping to make breastfeeding

work, but got nervous when it occurred to me that my diet affects the

baby as well!!! I only nursed Sara for 3 days... and luckily, she is

otherwise very very healthy... I wanted to what is best (immunity -wise)

for this next one, seeing as how food allergies seem pretty common in my

family, not to mention that formula is just so darn expensive LOL ;

)

Ok, so I will watch and limit the common

allergens I eat... but not cut everything out completely... that makes

sense : ) I dont eat eggs anyway (unless they are cooked into

something)... I cant stand them LOL.. Dairy on the other hand will be

another story.. we can polish off 3 gallons of milk here in 2 weeks...

sometimes less.

Thanks again ladies! : )

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor

shellfish

Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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I agree totally Ziva. is 20 months and sometimes when she wants to

nurse in the day I find myself thinking I don't have time for this (but I do

it anyhow). I always end up thinking it was just what we needed to chill out

and relax for a few minutes.

If any of you have problems with nursing please email the list. My first

child and I had a nightmare of a time nursing, so I was determined to learn

all I could for #2. He nursed to age 2. and I have had some rough

patches here and there but we are still going strong as well. Neither of my

last two have ANY allergies and I wonder if that is because I watched what I

ate, etc., if they were just not predisposed to them or if the breastfeeding

had anything to do with it.

Mommy to Drew, 8, anaphylactic to peanuts, environmental allergies, allergic

to dogs.

Mattie, 5

, 20 months

----- Original Message -----

Just wanted to chime in on this thread - sorry for taking so long. I come

from

a heavily pro-breastfeeding family (my mom's a lactation consultant), and I

grew up hearing about the various benefits of b'feeding for a baby - fewer

ear

infections, allergies, etc. All of that is true - it's cheaper, healthier

and

better for everybody if it can be done. Still, I would suggest a different

reason to b'feed, if you at all can: it's relaxing. I've found that nursing

Elisha has created moments of mini-peace in a hectic day, and especially for

those of us mommies with doctors looking over our shoulders, it's nice to

have

something that's good for the kid that comes just from us. Elisha and I got

a

hellish start with breastfeeding, but once we got it sorted out, it became

this

quiet, simple thing that he and I could both trust would bring us calm and

peace.

-Ziva

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I appreciate the advice and support from you ladies... I am really hoping to make it work this time! I have a rather unsupportive mother (in the area of BFing... she is great in so many other ways!!.. I dont think she is just very comfortable with the idea)... so that makes it tough, since she is one of the ones who is around so much... and so many other family members are asking "whats your plan B", or "dont worry, its not a big deal if you dont"... they are just setting me up for a failure. I also have hypersensitivity on both sides due to multiple lung sugeries & procedures... that made nursing very difficult the first time around.. I could feel very little (so when DD latched incorrectly, I couldnt tell), and I ended up scabbed on both sides (sorry TMI)... I am hoping with a bit better support I can go further with this one.

Again, THANK YOU ladies so much for all of the info and support you have offered me in the short time I have been here... I feel like I have very little to contribute whenever someone else has a question or issue!! I am very glad I found this group! : )

THANKS!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

edd 3/27

Re: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

I agree totally Ziva. is 20 months and sometimes when she wants tonurse in the day I find myself thinking I don't have time for this (but I doit anyhow). I always end up thinking it was just what we needed to chill outand relax for a few minutes.If any of you have problems with nursing please email the list. My firstchild and I had a nightmare of a time nursing, so I was determined to learnall I could for #2. He nursed to age 2. and I have had some roughpatches here and there but we are still going strong as well. Neither of mylast two have ANY allergies and I wonder if that is because I watched what Iate, etc., if they were just not predisposed to them or if the breastfeedinghad anything to do with it.Mommy to Drew, 8, anaphylactic to peanuts, environmental allergies, allergicto dogs.Mattie, 5, 20 months----- Original Message ----- Just wanted to chime in on this thread - sorry for taking so long. I comefroma heavily pro-breastfeeding family (my mom's a lactation consultant), and Igrew up hearing about the various benefits of b'feeding for a baby - fewerearinfections, allergies, etc. All of that is true - it's cheaper, healthierandbetter for everybody if it can be done. Still, I would suggest a differentreason to b'feed, if you at all can: it's relaxing. I've found that nursingElisha has created moments of mini-peace in a hectic day, and especially forthose of us mommies with doctors looking over our shoulders, it's nice tohavesomething that's good for the kid that comes just from us. Elisha and I gotahellish start with breastfeeding, but once we got it sorted out, it becamethisquiet, simple thing that he and I could both trust would bring us calm andpeace.-Ziva

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Hi Carol,

Not that I have any knowledge when it comes to this, but with everything I've read, it seems when you breast feed they're less likely to have allergies. What could be better than Mother's milk? I wish I could have breast fed Shane.

DonnaShane - asthma - allergic to dairy, eggs, pickles, and olives. Minnesota

Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

Ok.. another question from the inexperienced LOL ; ) For those of you who are familiar with my posts... you know that my DD, Sara, is allergic to eggs (excema). Here is my question...

I am currently pregnant and expecting in about 3 weeks. I intended to nurse (for as long as possible).. but am becoming concerned that I will have to be so very cautious about my own diet and introducing allergens to the baby, that perhaps I should FF to prevent the risk of exposure?

I guess my question is (are) will my second child be more likely to develop food allergies because my older one has them? And if so, would anyone suggest NOT breastfeeding because of the possibility of sensitivity and exposure?

I hope this question makes sense to you... hope to hear some insight!

TIA!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

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Carol

You'll find a time when you can share your "2 cents"! LOL Hang out with us enough and you'll have something to say! I think most come to this group at first and feel like they can't contribute, but once you feel comfortable you'll jump in! LOL

And I ditto all that has been said! I BF my first b/c I was "supposed" to do it. But with my next I did it more b/c she needed that comfort. BUT, with Sam, it really was the most special time we had. I feel like we had time to really bond when we had those moments. The rest of the time life was so crazy with other kids running around, that I don't think I would have really had that same special bonding (IMO)!

And last, feel free like mentioned, to jump on and talk with us if you are having problems. Sounds like most of us have been able to BF and can share tips with you if you have struggles!

Trish

-- Re: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

I appreciate the advice and support from you ladies... I am really hoping to make it work this time! I have a rather unsupportive mother (in the area of BFing... she is great in so many other ways!!.. I dont think she is just very comfortable with the idea)... so that makes it tough, since she is one of the ones who is around so much... and so many other family members are asking "whats your plan B", or "dont worry, its not a big deal if you dont"... they are just setting me up for a failure. I also have hypersensitivity on both sides due to multiple lung sugeries & procedures... that made nursing very difficult the first time around.. I could feel very little (so when DD latched incorrectly, I couldnt tell), and I ended up scabbed on both sides (sorry TMI)... I am hoping with a bit better support I can go further with this one.

Again, THANK YOU ladies so much for all of the info and support you have offered me in the short time I have been here... I feel like I have very little to contribute whenever someone else has a question or issue!! I am very glad I found this group! : )

THANKS!!

Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish

edd 3/27

Re: Food Allergies & Breastfeeding?

I agree totally Ziva. is 20 months and sometimes when she wants tonurse in the day I find myself thinking I don't have time for this (but I doit anyhow). I always end up thinking it was just what we needed to chill outand relax for a few minutes.If any of you have problems with nursing please email the list. My firstchild and I had a nightmare of a time nursing, so I was determined to learnall I could for #2. He nursed to age 2. and I have had some roughpatches here and there but we are still going strong as well. Neither of mylast two have ANY allergies and I wonder if that is because I watched what Iate, etc., if they were just not predisposed to them or if the breastfeedinghad anything to do with it.Mommy to Drew, 8, anaphylactic to peanuts, environmental allergies, allergicto dogs.Mattie, 5, 20 months----- Original Message ----- Just wanted to chime in on this thread - sorry for taking so long. I comefroma heavily pro-breastfeeding family (my mom's a lactation consultant), and Igrew up hearing about the various benefits of b'feeding for a baby - fewerearinfections, allergies, etc. All of that is true - it's cheaper, healthierandbetter for everybody if it can be done. Still, I would suggest a differentreason to b'feed, if you at all can: it's relaxing. I've found that nursingElisha has created moments of mini-peace in a hectic day, and especially forthose of us mommies with doctors looking over our shoulders, it's nice tohavesomething that's good for the kid that comes just from us. Elisha and I gotahellish start with breastfeeding, but once we got it sorted out, it becamethisquiet, simple thing that he and I could both trust would bring us calm andpeace.-Ziva

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