Lawrence, 6th edition, page 522

"It has been recommended by Haight that the severe cases of allergic colitis
and also severe gastrointestinal colic can be alleviated by treating the
mother with pancreatic enzymes, 25 mg 3 times a day.  It is safe for the
mother and often dramatic for the infant.  This is especially effective when
eliminating cow protein has not solved the problem."

 

The Breastfeeding Answer Book, third edition, page 443:

"A new simpler treatment is now available when allergic breastfeeding babies
react to foods in the mother's diet.  Using a digestive enzyme taken by
people with cystic fibrosis to help break down fats, proteins and
carbohydrates, the mother takes two prescribed Pancrease MT-4 strength
tablets with each meal and one with each snack. (Schach and Haight 2002;
Repucci 1999)  The effect is to break down food more thoroughly than the
mother's digestive system, so that the offending food is less likely to pass
intact into the milk."

 

On a personal note. one of the doctors that I work with specializes in
Cystic fibrosis, so I asked him about the safety.  He said it would be
totally harmless.  I have had about 3 moms over the last 2 years try this.
It was helpful with one mom/baby.  She only took the pill when she ate a
food containing dairy.  But . since babies can be sensitive to dairy, soy,
egg whites, peanuts, fish, wheat, nuts, corn citrus fruits, tomatoes and
spices (Riordan and Auerbach, p. 657) it would probably be best to start
with the pills as directed.  

 

Linda Hill RN, IBCLC

Austin,TX


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