About Samantha Brunner Expertise Pros and Cons of breastfeeding, formula vs. breastmilk, latching on, sore nipples, blocked milk ducts, mastitis, pumping, breast pumps, returning to work while nursing, poor milk supply, nutrition, weaning, tandem nursing, c-sections and nursing, general lactation concerns or questions.
Experience My knowledge comes from experience. I nursed my son exclusively for 9.5 months. I assisted many friend with nursing when they were having difficulties, or needed help. I run a small brestfeeding help center out of my home open to anybody in need of my services.
Organizations New Parent Support breastfeeding support group (US Navy). Local Breastfeeding Coalition.
Education/Credentials Mulptiple seminars run by local Breastfeeding coalitions, and Le Leche League. I have also been to Breast Feeding conultant classes. I am almost a certified lactation consultant.
Angela R wrote at 2007-01-03 21:48:23
Hi I am in the same boat with an 8 mo old allergic to dairy and soy and I am breastfeeding. I took her to an allergist and he said I could still eat things cooked/baked with milk but to avoid true dairy products - milk, ice cream, yogurt, etc.
I am taking calcium supplements instead (vitamins or Viactiv).
I really doubt its the vanilla, its probably the milk protein or lactose. You can test if you take your baby to an allergist - they can do a skin prick test and find out within 5-10 min. - this gives you a simple yes/no answer. They can also do a blood test that gives you the allergic reaction on a scale of 0/1 to 6.
