- The food that you eat passes to your baby in your breastmilk. If your baby is allergic to something that you ate, symptoms may appear within minutes or days.
- Symptoms vary and can include hives, eczema, runny nose, wheezing, coughing and swelling of the mouth. Severe reactions can present with labored breathing and/or loss of consciousness. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!
- Avoid these high allergen-causing foods while nursing if your baby has allergies:
- Berries
- Citrus fruits
- Cocoa
- Corn
- Egg whites
- Fish
- Milk or milk products
- PEANUTS
- Shellfish-shrimp, lobster, crabs, etc.
- Soy
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- If your baby has a milk protein allergy, avoid milk and milk products in your diet. Signs and symptoms of milk protein allergy include:
- Excessive crying
- Blood streaked stool
- Diarrhea and/or vomiting
- Poor growth
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