I have a question . . . .
The affects of soy formula on babies/children (specifically my 16 year
old daughter) has bothered me for the past eight years (became a ppdoula
& lactation advocate, and recently, BF peer counselor)
I BF my 16 year old for 6 1/2 mos--exclusively.
hx Milk allergies in family, asthma, etc. Pediatrician
recommends Isomil.
At one year of age--my daughter was given a small(tiny) amount of cow's
milk . . . . . BAD REACTION: VOMITING, HIVES
This allergy to milk went on for 8 years.
The Question: SHE WAS ON SOY FORMULA UNTIL SHE WAS TWO!!!!
She only just began ovulating (15 1/2) Family hx: ovulating began for
me and my sisters and my mother along with in-laws between 11 -- 13
years of age.
What should my daughter be looking for in her future??
She does have a yearly physical--other than a mild case of
scoliosis--she's beautiful!
Thanks!
K. Koncelik
PP Doula
BF Peer Support Counselor
LLLI
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at 04:40 AM, EDG wrote:
> http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1440-
> 1754.2003.00178.x
>
> Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
> Volume 39 Issue 6 Page 401 - August 2003
> doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00178.x
>
>
> Review ArticleSoy infant formula and phytoestrogens
> PG Tuohy
> Abstract: Soy infant formula contains high levels of the
> isoflavones,
> genistein and daidzein, which are commonly referred to as
> phytoestrogens.
> These are non-steroidal chemicals with structural similarities to
> estrogen.
> Infants consuming soy formula have high levels of circulating
> isoflavones.
> These are an order of magnitude greater than the levels of isoflavones
> which
> have been shown to produce physiological effects in adult women
> consuming a
> high soy diet. There is conflicting evidence about the risks and
> benefits of
> soy phytoestrogens, with research presenting a contradictory picture.
> Some
> reviewers suggest that early exposure to soy may prevent cancer and
> heart
> disease. However, there is very little research on the effects of
> consumption of soy phytoestrogens by human neonates. Against this
> generally
> positive view there is an increasing number of recent reports that
> suggest
> that in experimental animals, phytoestrogens have adverse effects with
> respect to carcinogenesis, reproductive function, immune function, and
> thyroid disease. Despite the absence of adequate scientific research
> that
> quantifies the level of risk to infants, most would argue for a
> precautionary approach to be taken in situations where there are
> potential
> developmental effects from the consumption of pharmacologically active
> compounds in infancy and childhood.
>
>
>
> Esther Grunis, IBCLC
> Lis Maternity Hospital
> Tel Aviv, Israel
>
>
>
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As always . . . .
Wishing you all the best!
--K
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