Does this mean the mother is allergic to the bovine protein herself or just 
the baby is reacting to it in her diet?

Vicky York, CPD, IBCLC
Postpartum Care Services
Portland, OR

www.vickyyorkdoula.com
references:  www.ikarma.com/user/vmyork

> "There was a great talk at ILCA from Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, a Pediatric
> Gastroenterologist. He also wrote a book titled "Colic Solved". During his
> talk he spoke of "Cow Milk Protein Allergy". This is a reaction the infant
> had to the Casein and Whey the mother is consuming and then passed through
> the breastmilk. "Up to 50% of babies who are allergic to cow's milk will
> react to soy protein in a similar way" (Colic Solved, p117). Temporary
> elimination of the cow milk proteins (Casein and Whey) from MOM'S diet 
> helps
> the infant. It takes about 2-3 weeks to fully clear."
>
> > Dr Virginia Thorley, OAM, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA
> Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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