Hi all,

Permission to post:
I am currently mentoring a new counsellor on the Aust. Breastfeeding 
Helpline.  She had a call earlier this morning from a mother of a 9 
week old.  She was advised by her paediatrician to reduce eliminate 
dairy, which she did about a week ago.  The mother is now reporting 
that she is getting itchy elbows and hives with each 
breastfeed.  This disappears about 20-30 minutes after she feeds her baby.

She has not changed soap, deodorant, or used a lot of sun 
screen.  She has not changed where she feeds or cleaned the furniture 
with anything.  She hasn't eaten any seafood/fish other than her 
normal amount.  She is not taking any supplements, e.g. 
vitamins/minerals.  And has described her diet as normal except for 
reducing and eliminating dairy.

I was able to provide some suggestions to reduce the symptoms and 
itchiness.  But any suggestions on what might be causing the hives 
and itchiness on the elbows.

Many thanks,
Ruth Berkowitz ABA breastfeeding counsellor & IBCLC

   ,-._|\    Ruth Berkowitz, IBCLC; BFHI Assessor & Educator;
  /  Oz  \       Grad. Dip Counselling; ABA breastfeeding 
counsellor             & trainer ; B..Sci.(Ed, USA);  M.L.S.(Monash). 
KEW \_,--.x/             EAST VICTORIA
               ~         AUSTRALIA  

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