mum2snugglebug
12-06-2011, 22:53
I know that there are many out there who have bubs with allergies & intolerances who still breastfeed. Can you please offer some advice & share your experience?
DD2 has had intestinal problems since birth. Firstly she swallowed meconium, which took about 1 week & a lot of tummy upset to go through her system. This left her with diarrhea type poos that came everytime she passed wind. After a few days of yellow poos she then started green slimy ones and began to have a lot of silent reflux and lower abdominal hardening. It got to the point at 2 & 1/2 weeks that she was constantly screaming due to all the discomfort. She was then put onto soy formula which caused her to throw up full feeds & gave her a rash on her face & neck.
She was then changed to lactose free formula in case it was just a lactose problem and not MPI. After a few days she began to have lots of wind and began the constant crying again. At this point I went back to breastfeeding which only lasted 3 feeds.
Once back on formula she wouldn't keep anything down & has now been put onto Neocate.
The doctor has said that she has MPI, lactose intolerance & soy intolerance.
Family history would suggest that this is a high possibility.
After being on the Neocate for 3days so far she really hasn't shown much improvement & still seems to spend most of the day & night in pain. I am starting to think that maybe breastfeeding on a very restricted diet might be a better way to go, so am looking for some advice for those who have been through this.
Thank you in advance for your help.
DD2 has had intestinal problems since birth. Firstly she swallowed meconium, which took about 1 week & a lot of tummy upset to go through her system. This left her with diarrhea type poos that came everytime she passed wind. After a few days of yellow poos she then started green slimy ones and began to have a lot of silent reflux and lower abdominal hardening. It got to the point at 2 & 1/2 weeks that she was constantly screaming due to all the discomfort. She was then put onto soy formula which caused her to throw up full feeds & gave her a rash on her face & neck.
She was then changed to lactose free formula in case it was just a lactose problem and not MPI. After a few days she began to have lots of wind and began the constant crying again. At this point I went back to breastfeeding which only lasted 3 feeds.
Once back on formula she wouldn't keep anything down & has now been put onto Neocate.
The doctor has said that she has MPI, lactose intolerance & soy intolerance.
Family history would suggest that this is a high possibility.
After being on the Neocate for 3days so far she really hasn't shown much improvement & still seems to spend most of the day & night in pain. I am starting to think that maybe breastfeeding on a very restricted diet might be a better way to go, so am looking for some advice for those who have been through this.
Thank you in advance for your help.