This scenario suggests more a likelihood of food allergy than "lactose 
overload", which would not be the same thing as lactose intolerance. 
though the ped seems to be implying they are. Food allergies often do 
not become symptomatic until the baby is several weeks old.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

"The same pattern occurred when her eldest son reached 5/6 weeks. Her 
paed told
her the baby was lactose intolerant and gave them a lactose free 
formula. When
baby was introduced to breastmilk, crying started again. Consequently, 
weaning
commenced and the baby settled on a regular formula (with lactose!).

This mother is under the impression that her milk is bad for her babies 
but is
desperate to breastfeed. For her and the family, pumping before each 
feed to
reduce lactose content is not really a realistic option. Has anyone a 
suggestion
to help this dyad? "

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