Breastfeeding and allergies

Allergic reactions can be swift and frightening, but they can also be persistent and confusing. They are not only distressing for the baby, but also for their carers too, and the treatment often involves elimination diets for the nursing parent. This week I’ve got Kaya Thorpe IBCLC with me, who has personal and professional experience of coping with allergies in infants. Kaya explains what allergies are, how they present in babies and how we can treat them. 

Find out more about Kaya at The Milk Hub www.themilkhub.co.uk or www.lowestoftandwaveneybreastfeeding.co.uk

Find out more about breastfeeding and chest feeding older babies and children in my book Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond: A Guide for Professionals and Parents

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Infant milk information from First Steps Nutrition Trust - https://infantmilkinfo.org/

Dr Chris van Tulleken article - https://allergynorthwest.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Allergy-CMPA-Overdiagnosis-Industry-BMJ-2018.pdf