Hi Pat,

I too am a long time allergy sufferer, and very similar to you client.  When
I was pregnant with both my children I was permitted to take my allergy
shots.  The first was a very weak solution.  With my second I had a much
stronger and graduated series of shots.  I am still on them 20 plus years
later.  When I was not on them I had lots of problems and lots of other
medications.  The shots were deemed safer and not harmful to nursing infant.
My son is now 20 years old and has no allergies and no side effects.  Of
course that may be from the breastfeeding too.  :-)

I have not documented research only anecdotal, but I do know that my
allergist researched it before he would let me take them.

Hope this helps
Ann Slaughter  RNC, IBCLC


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>
> Date:    Sat, 8 May 2004 21:08:36 -0400
> From:    PATRICA A Bucknell <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: mom needs allergy shots
>
> I had a mom call me this morning because she is suffering with allergies.
>  She said they used to be seasonal, but now they're year-round.  She has
> not been using much of anything, prescription or otherwise because her
> doc has told her she can't have anything while BF--and she's really
> miserable.  I read her the information from Dr. Hales "Clinical
> Therapies" under "allergic rhinitis" for suggestions of meds that her
> doctor could prescribe.  But she really would like to start her weekly
> allergy shots again, and of course the doc says she can't until she is
> finished BF.  She has already had 4 sinus infections and been on
> antibiotics as a result of the allergies.  Baby is 4 1/2 months.  Aren't
> allergy shots OK?  Where can I find info for her to show her doc?  I've
> looked in BF Answer Book, archives, and Riordan & Auerbach.
>
> Warmly,
> Pat Bucknell IBCLC, RLC
> private practice
> Avon Lake OH
>
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