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Allergies and breastfeeding

Many moms wonder if they can breastfeed their babies if they have a family history of food allergies. Others wonder if they eat the foods that their other children have been allergic to, will it trigger an allergic reaction in the new baby. Some decide to skip breastfeeding and go right to a hypoallergenic formula.  Many parents of older children with allergies have had experiences seeing blood in their babies diapers, which can be overwhelming and frightening.  The question is should moms who h... More

Michelle

My children are long past the nursing stage now -- one is in college -- but I never miss a chance to say how much I loved nursing them. The best thing I did was attend La Leche League meetings while still pregnant. I was extremely well prepared to nurse by spending a lot... More Submit your story