Hives while BFing?

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Laurney · 27/05/2007 16:29

Have been bfing DD for 8 weeks now, and over past 3 days have been breaking out in hives after I feed her. Never had hives before, haven't changed detergents, eating habits, etc., so thinking it must be BF-related. Anyone else have this?

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maisym · 27/05/2007 16:39

latex nipple shields or dummy?

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Laurney · 27/05/2007 16:42

No nipple shields, but she does have a dummy. But must confess we caved in and gave her the dummy when she was about a week old (she was literally sucking as the dr. pulled her out, and hasn't stopped since) so it's not new. Am SO itchy!

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Laurney · 27/05/2007 16:43

Oh, and when we try to take dummy away, she sucks her thumb!

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maisym · 27/05/2007 16:50

wonder if you're allergic to what the dummy is made of? Most dummies are silicone but some could be latex? Do you have any allergies?

maisym · 27/05/2007 16:51

have to go!!! - would also say check with your doc about this.

maisym · 27/05/2007 21:15

found this - could be useful for you:

www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/35618.htm

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