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Baby Feeding Myths Every Parent Should Know
Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.
Jason Todd
Allergic to Mom's Milk?
Myth: Some babies are allergic to their mother's milk.
Reality: No baby is allergic to its mother's milk.
Dr. Adesman Explains: "It's easy to misinterpret signs like spitting up as a signal there is a problem, but the fact is, it is biologically impossible. Some babies can have allergic reactions to the foods Mom is eating during breastfeeding, including cow's milk, but, in general, women should feel good about nursing."
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The problem is rarely the mother's breastmilk. Check what you are eating....if you eat french fries from Wendy's, you should know that they are fried in the same oil as the chicken nuggets, which contain cow's milk. You can eliminate all of the conspicuous dairy that you want to, but if you are ingesting "hidden" dairy, your baby can have a reaction.
9/13/2011 09:08:16 PM Report AbuseSome babies are lactose intolerant, which includes breast milk! Duh!
9/13/2011 06:33:07 AM Report AbuseThis is bogus. You can be allergic to your mommys milk. I was allergic to mine and looking over the comments a lot of you are as well
4/27/2011 02:47:03 PM Report AbuseI disagree with this one. My baby is lactose intolerant and had horrible diarhea when I was breastfeeding. It led to horrible diaper rash. The doctor put her on soy formula and she was instantly better. This was after I did the diet elimination thing, so I know it wasn't my diet.
3/28/2011 06:47:22 PM Report AbuseI was allergic to my mother's milk when I was a baby. Both my first and second child were allergic to my milk. They had to switch to soy. Apparently I had too much iron in my body. So this is BS. Babies CAN be allergic to breastmilk.
3/28/2011 02:08:21 PM Report Abuse