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"Jennifer Tow, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Considering that the avg duration in childhood of Linear IGA Bullous Dematosis is 3.9 years, then 
I think we can guess that most of these children were not bf either at all or for very long--but certainly not 
likely for 3.9 years. So, by extrapolation, I don't think breastfeeding is the implicating factor in disease in 
these children. Babies are born with the same IgA response as their mothers--they do not wait for 
feeding for that to happen. It makes no sense to wean this baby unless it makes sense to wean every 
baby with every autoimmune response. There is also the possibility that the drugs induced the condition
and that the baby actually did have another condition at birth. Poor baby has a much higher risk of developing
asthma now that he has had abx so early in life--one would think the known risk of developing asthma should 
be weighed against the theoretical risk of breastfeeding.

I would be on the search for a really good homeopath--quickly. Either a constitutional remedy or a remedy made 
from the IgA itself would be my first thought. EFT, NAET or another such technique would also be a very good 
approach. If you can find someone to teach the EFT, she can try it immediately. (www.emofree.com)



 



Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC



I was contacted by a friend today about a dilemma she has with her 
grandchild. I have her permission to post. 
Her grandchild was born about 1 month ago with many lesions and diagnosed 
with chicken pox. They treated it as infectious with antiviral and antibiotics. 
After a week the lesions cleared and the final diagnosis was impetigo. At home 
after D/C the baby started having breathing difficulties and then was 
readmitted. 
The doctors are saying that the prior to birth something of the mother?? 
crossed the placenta and the cells started reacting to it. they have been told 
that as soon as the cells are replaced the the baby will be ok. 
The baby now has lesions in the trachea and the eyes. she has been told she 
needs to stop breastfeeding. The antibodies in the breastmilk is causing the 
problem. The baby is responding to something in her body/breastmilk.
The diagnosis is Linear IGA Bullous Dematosis a form of autoimmune disorder.
I have tried to research but... 
Grandma is so upset and turned to me regarding the need to stop. The family 
is frustrated as there doesn't seem to be much information about this 
diagnosis. I told her about all the wonderful knowledge on the list and told her 
I would see if anyone had any suggestions where this family can turn.
Thank you for any help you can give.
Molly Shakar, RN, IBCLC




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