Many mothers are familiar with the allergic reaction when breastfeeding. The kids blush their cheeks, they show rashes on the body, and so on. What is the cause of allergy in breastfeeding and how is it manifested?
How do allergic reactions occur in children with breastfeeding?
After the birth of the baby, the main product of his nutrition is breast milk. At the time of breastfeeding, mothers sometimes show characteristic signs of an allergic reaction. This, in essence, is nothing more than certain acute reactions, which are a protective mechanism that resists damage to cellular structures and tissues. Allergic reactions in toddlers can not be practically predicted. But in most cases it is enough just to remove the mother from her diet of a certain product and the unpleasant symptoms will disappear. But sometimes this is not enough, you need a long treatment.
There is an allergy during breastfeeding in kiddies in different ways. There may be allergic rashes on the face, on the hands and feet, on the body, sometimes quite severe rashes, which bring the baby unpleasant sensations and can be very dangerous to health. Also, in the stool of a baby with allergies, there may be blood (veins), and there may not be any signs of an allergic reaction on the skin. The baby may have dandruff on his head, it can be painful in the abdomen, because the digestive system of the crumb is not yet fully developed.
What causes an allergy when breastfeeding?
A well-known factor is that in most cases the allergy from the parents is passed on to the children. In other words, there is a genetic predisposition. In babies this mechanism is particularly clearly manifested. In other cases, the allergen in the child's organism simply gets from the outside. The infection can be localized in the stomach, on the skin, in the respiratory tract.
The most common allergy in breastfeeding is an allergy to foods that feed on the mother. It is for this reason that mothers should follow a diet when breastfeeding. Do not get carried away by products that can cause a baby allergy. Exclude from their diet beautiful and bright vegetables and fruits - these are powerful allergens. Also to the strong allergens are products: alcohol, chocolate, preservatives and additives in foods, citrus, sausages and much more. During breastfeeding, in no case should the mother overeat. The most accurate diet for a mother can be individually selected only by a specialist. During breastfeeding the baby is also the main product is breast milk. But with extreme caution, you should follow all the rules of complementary feeding, as in this period you need to be especially careful. It is necessary to monitor the reaction of the child to each new product.
During breastfeeding, the mother is very attentive to her diet, but the baby has an allergy. It can be an allergy not to food, but to dust. Especially if there are many carpets in the room. A lot of dust accumulates on such surfaces, and dust mites live in the dust. Obviously, a child with air will breathe in and dust. There is irritation of the respiratory system, which is manifested by various allergic reactions. If the room is a small child, then with special care should be treated clean.
In addition, a baby can also have a reaction to pets, plants, and the mother also continues to think that she is guilty because she is not eating properly.
If an allergy occurs in the baby, the nursing mother should not in any case self-medicate, as this carries a great danger. It is necessary to identify the cause of the allergy first, by contacting a specialist. The doctor can recommend allergic tests. Based on the results of the tests and on the symptoms, the specialist will necessarily identify the cause of the child's allergy. If this is a food allergy, then it will appoint an individual diet for the mother during the feeding period. If other causes of allergic reactions are identified, it will also give the necessary recommendations. Do not be frivolous to treat allergies in breastfeeding, as an allergy can have unpleasant consequences for the baby.