There is much controversy about the role of breastfeeding and food allergies. Most experts still agree that brestfeeding is best. Dr. Sears goes so far as to say that you should breastfeed as long as possible as "breastmilk acts as a protective paint, coating the intestines and keeping food allergens out of the bloodstream".
AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) revised its recommendations last year. For eight years, AAP suggested nursing moms of infants at high risk for developing allergy, should avoid cow's milk, egg, fish, peanuts and tree nuts. In 2008, AAP cited "a lack of evidence that avoidance of allergy-causing foods during breastfeeding prevents atopic disease, with the possible exception of eczema, but more data is needed on this". Read the full report.
Whew! No more guilt for those of us who blissfully ate whatever we wanted during nursing and pregnancy.
Angela White at Breastfeeding 123 is conducting a poll about nursing and food allergies. Go here to weigh in and see what moms are saying.
Check out the Food Allergy Assistant's website for more information.
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1 in 3 Infants BEGIN Life Fighting the Progression of Allergy Disease " March ".
My Mother has Allergies / Allergic Asthma.
I have My Mother’s Allergies / Allergic Asthma.
How Can I STOP My Child from Getting my ALLERGIES / Allergic ASTHMA ?
I am continually concerned with what appears to be an increased incidence of Child Allergy and Allergic Asthma….
And am intrigued with the Possibility / Concept / HOPE > that while (Allergic) ASTHMA Can Not be Cured …
Perhaps it CAN be Prevented…
My Thoughts….
It is Never To LATE to STOP Allergy March !
1 Out of 3 Infants Begin their ALLERGY Fight at BIRTH !
For Infants who are Genetically PreDisposed to ALLERGY….
>> 1 Allergy / Allergic Asthma Parent = 50% Odds
>> 2 Allergy / Allergic Asthma Parents = 75% Odds
>> O Allergy Parents = 10-15% Odds
It is IMPORTANT to be on ALLERGY Alert
as to the Emergence and Initial Symptoms of >
ALLERGY March.
Allergy March is the Clinically Proven Progression
of multiple Diseases caused by ALLERGY
as the Individual moves from Birth thru Life !
ALLERGY = 24 / 7 / 365 / A LifeTime !
The Progression of Allergy MARCH / Disease Begins at BIRTH !
Rarely are initial signs of Allergy Nasal in Nature…
Rather…
ALLERGY initially emerges as Skin, G.I. & Behavioral Issues
and is typically the Result of Allergy to FOOD.
STUDY: > Of Infants presenting with Moderate to Severe Eczema >
with a Mean Onset of Eczema at 12 Weeks…
86% were Allergy POSITIVE to at least 1 FOOD > 50% more than 1 Food.
Following the initial emergence of ALLERGY via FOODs ( Birth to 3 Yr ) …
UnTreated Allergy then migrates to a
Combination of FOOD and Environmental / Respiratory ALLERGY ( 3-6 Yr. )….
and unless addressed….
eventually the possibility of Allergic Asthma by 6-7 Yr.
It is IMPORTANT to Note….
that UnTreated Allergy March Does Not STOP at Allergic Asthma….
But rather Exacerbates / Continues ….
Leading to Unabated Disease Progression and a
LifeTime, Slippery Slope of further Diseases, Health Complications and
Severely Impaired Quality of Life ! ( Ouch ! )
It is NEVER to Late To STOP Allergy March !
While there is No Cure for Allergic Asthma ..
it is Possible to take measures to ReRail the Progression of Allergy Disease
that Leads to Allergic Asthma !
In Infants who are PreDisposed to Allergy….
Following a minimum 6 Months of BreastFeeding….
and IF Allergy Symptoms are present….
Do NOT Wait to See IF They Will OutGrow their Allergies / Symptoms …
Rather…
FOOD & Enviro Allergy Screening / Blood Test is suggested in the evaluation of moderate to severe Eczema in Infants as early as 6 – 12 Months.
Blood Screening is preferred because of minimal Infant Distress …
AND
Blood can Test For / Measure BOTH
Immediate IgE and Delayed ( IgG / IgG4 ) FOOD Allergy Sources.
Skin Only measures IgE / Immediate.
Remember: Allergy Medications only Mask Symptoms ..
They Do NOT Address / Neutralize the Allergy Disease Source !
If FOOD Allergy is Present…
DIET is modified accordingly per your Physician / Dietitian Input.
If FOOD and Environmental Allergy is Present >
> Address FOOD via DIET
> Address Environmentals via
Child Friendly, Drug Free, Under-the-Tongue ImmunoTherapy DROPs.
DROPs are Custom, Clinically Formulated using
FDA Approved Extracts of What Infant is Allergic To !
Slowly over Time, Concentrations are Increased…
Allowing Immune System to ReCaliberate ItSelf…
Neutralizing Allergy / Allergens at Disease Source..
DeRailing the Progression of Allergy toward
Other Allergy Disease related Ailments i.e. Allergic Asthma and More !
Producing Lasting, If Not Lifetime Benefits !
ALLERGY is Nothing To SNEEZE AT !
While sounding Cute & Cuddly …
Do Not be Fooled by the inaccurate belief that Allergies
are just a Nuisance to be Outgrown, Ignored, Medicated or Put up with …
Rather….
Beginning at BIRTH…
ALLERGY is a Cumulative, Progressive Chronic Disease.
Which if Left UnTreated….
will Lead a Sufferer on a LifeTime, Slippery Slope of
Further Diseases, Health Complications & Compromised Quality of Life !
While Allergic ASTHMA Can NOT Be Cured .. I Feel…. that it Can be Prevented.
Talk with Your Pediatrician….
to discuss Your / Your Spouses Allergy / Allergy Asthma Profile…
And the possibility that Your Infant may be Genetically PreDisposed
to a LifeTime of ALLERGY Disease…
And if So…. How YOU Can STOP the Progression of ALLERGY March… NOW !
Test / Identify / Know / Treat > ALLERGY
Best Regards for a Happy & Healthy Child.
Stephen
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Thanks for posting this. My pediatrician quoted that study to me when I kept questioning if my dairy intake was affecting my daughter's awful skin problems (mainly eczema) via breastmilk. He insisted NO, however many months later she was diagnosed with food allergies to milk, nuts, peanuts, soy and eggs after some scary situations with both egg and milk reactions.
Also, since we have no history of food allergies in my family, I didn't use any caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Even though I shouldn't feel guilty, I totally do... I wish I would have avoided those nuts --- her peanut allergy will likely be life long. :(
Hey Marketing Mama-
Our stories are similar with infant eczema and no family history of food allergy.
I'm really ready to let go of the guilt now. We did the best we could based on the information we had at the time. Cutting out major food groups from our diet while breastfeeding "just in case" wouldn't have been a good option either.
We're good mothers doing our best by our kids. Keep it up!
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