Can what we eat cause allergies in baby?
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Topic: Can what we eat cause allergies in baby?
Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Subject: Can what we eat cause allergies in baby?
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 10:57am
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I've been told by various people (not medical professionals) to stay away from nuts because it can cause baby to be allergic to nuts? And eggs (even hard boiled) and too much dairy etc... I have been eating a lot of peanut butter on toast! I can't seem to find anything on this and forgot to ask my midwife the other day.
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 11:09am
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I've heard not to go overboard but I don't think you have to cut it out entirely. But I don't think I heard it from a medical professional either - it was just one of those things. -------------  
 
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 11:20am
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i had heard fish, nuts and eggs but they generally only warn you against them if you have family history of allergies. my friend ate packets and packets of nuts when she was pregnant and has a baby who is allergic to dairy, soy protein, wheat, gluten - pretty much everything minus most meat, vegetables and a few fruits. i dont know how strongly correlated it is though. maybe he would have been like that anyway. dont go too over the top but im sure penut butter on toast will be all right. maybe ring plunket line or google some trusted sites? sorry probably not much help, ive gone easy just in case ------------- 
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 11:54am
I've heard the same, but have also heard about contradicting studies that say not being exposed to nuts at all can also cause allergies! 
I think the scientific jury is still out, I reckon a little bit is fine, in moderation. I love peanut butter too, I just try not to eat too much. You'll be fine! Gosh, I hope the same isn't true for dairy products, I've been eating or drinking so much dairy - I love my milk!! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 12:23pm
| I had an absolute peanut craving when I was preggers. I ate hundreds upon hundreds of peanuts. I also went through loads of chocolate milk and daniel has no allergies thus far.. certainly no peanut or diary allergy |
Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 12:34pm
| Hmm interestingly enough i watched something last year about allergies and apparntly in places where they have a die where bub is exposed to nuts from very early on there are no allergies. Makes you wonder. I would just say to eat a varied diet evrything in moderation and i am sure you will be fine. |
Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 12:51pm
I asked my midwife about this and she said eating peanuts is fine, like sweetpea said everything in moderation  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SpecialK
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 1:43pm
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I thought you need to get heaps fo dairy so you get enough calcium? I also heard that staying away from ceratin foods completely and then introducing them can trigger and allergy... Like others said, everything in moderation. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 2:35pm
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I think it depends on whether you have allergies in the family. It's more important to avoid these if you're bfeeding and have a family history of allergies.
I avoided peanuts when pregnant, but had peanuts, dairy and soy when bfeeding, and Eva is allergic to all three
saying that, there are no known nut or soy allergies in our family, so go figure! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 2:36pm
I just about lived on peanut slabs with Isabelle .. and so far she seems fine. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 3:20pm
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cuppatea will know more about this:
but;... 50% of children who have allergies have no family history at all ..so it's really often pot luck..our allergy guy said not to avoid food and to have a probiotic in the 3rd tri and the 1st months of baby's life.. (probiotics a whole another subject but esp important after c section can help some with prevention of allergies and eczema) so in short if we get preg again i won't be avoiding it but i won't be having much.. i do think in preg it's important to go with what you feel like eating as there generally seems to be a reason for it.. funnily i could eat everything except banana milk and he has a dairy intolerance..hehe ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 3:32pm
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I don't have anything to add except , I love peanut butter, and peanut slabs and now my mouth is watering at the thought and I think a trip to the dairy is in order ------------- 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 3:39pm
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I'm of the 'everything in moderation' opinion as well.
Also, Eimear is intolerant to gluten, dairy, yeast and lots of different fruit, while Aoife can eat everything you put in front of her. Same pregnancy, same diet, same entrance into this world. |
Posted By: Mel&Kel
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 7:46pm
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My DH has an egg allergy, fruit allergy, bad asthma eczema and hayfever and we were told that if you had food allergies, asthma, eczema or hayfever that you should avoid peanuts as the baby could end up having a peanut allergy (have heard nothing about baby possibly having an egg allergy even though DH has a really bad allergy).... so I have avoided peanuts the whole pregnancy.
I have done lots of research on the internet and there is lots of talk now saying that maybe you should eat peanuts as in China they have a really low rate of children having peanut allergies whereas in the UK peanut allergies are getting worse over the last 10 years while they have been telling mums not to eat peanuts while pregnant. I know that doesn't help at all, it has been a huge decision for me of whether I should eat peanuts or not... the last thing I want is bubs to have a peanut allergy! Also if there is a risk of bubs being allergic to eggs you will have to make a decision about immunising or not as lots are cultured on eggs... DH can't have many injections at all. ------------- Mummy to Eva born 11 Feburary 2009 and Charlotte born 18 April 2011 |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 8:36pm
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Its funny- youd think that being exposed to peanuts inutero would actually prevent the allergy- like immunity. wierd.
Im scared to think of the allergies our little guy might have. Im highly allergic to bananas, and my bro is allergic to all raw vegies, and nuts, and fruit. I have had 2 pieces of peanut butter on toast this pregnancy.... Id love more. Luck of the draw surely at the end of the day.... isnt it more about genes? ------------- 
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Posted By: skp
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 9:54pm
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Foxxy one - Can you tell me more about the probiotics? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 10:45pm
| No allergies in family history but my mum ate a lot of peanut butter, eggs etc and I have fatal allergies to peanuts, all nut varieties, eggs, fish, seafood and chicken (and anything with traces of the stuff) I go into anaphylactic shock and body shuts down, need to carry adrenaline shot with me at all times. She was told by the allergy specialist that yes her diet in pregnancy could have caused the peanut and egg allergy. And whilst breastfeeding you have to be careful what you eat. |
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 20 January 2009 at 10:47pm
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Oh and in regards to someones comment above, egg allergy is a pain. Eggs are in almost everything, I've ended up in hospital twice due to eating things that either contained a tiny amount of egg that wasn't stated on packaging or traces of. It's not pleasant and a lot of immunisations are egg based, and with general anaesthetic they have to use an alternative concoction.
I was high risk when i had to go under GA for my tonsils last year, they had to use some alternative for one of the meds. |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:57am
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kitkat.....yes and no.. 50% of all allergic babies are from parents with no allergies..but you are more pre disposed if your parents have allergies..
skp.... I need to find the handout..but the short story is if you have a c-section like me the baby is missing out in swallowing the tiny bits of poo that they would otherwise and then they get the good bacteria in their digestive system.... here's an example of what happens when it is taken http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2008/430.html that explains it better than me:) so all babies like mine who go to Rodney(Ford paed and allergy spec) get probiotics to help with allergies and to gain the good bacteria needed ... ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |