https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 22:29:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891916 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:13:09 +0000 peachykeen 2891916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, before having any babies I was sensitive to bananas and pineapples (latex-fruit allergy) and had bad seasonal allergies. After having DD1, the seasonal allergies got a bit better, actually, but the food sensitivity remained. After DD2, my food sensitivities expanded and became more serious and my seasonal allergies were horrible this past season, though they were about average while I was still nursing DD2 the previous year. I'm really hoping this is not the new normal because I don't think I can handle another several months of that every year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891866 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:10:51 +0000 Silva 2891866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I developed celiac disease after my first pregnancy, and the doctors initially thought it was pregnancy that had changed my immune system...but then my brother was also diagnosed, so new theory was developed ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891864 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:45:16 +0000 lioneyes 2891864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So crazy that this is a common thing! And i had never heard of it! I have an appointment with an allergist for next week.<br /> In this week’s NYT magazine there is an article that details similar allergic reactions to mine and what many of you had described, will see what doctor says. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891861 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:17:56 +0000 LomaLinda 2891861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! After my first pregnancy, I became sensitive to avocados, bananas, and eggs. I can’t eat them without intense stomach pain, so I avoid them now. I’ve also noticed sensitivity to broccoli and cauliflower lately. My OB said to get tested once I am done pregnant/nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891781 Sat, 20 Jul 2019 07:41:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2891781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I became significantly less sensitive to dairy after my first pregnancy and that stuck after my second. I still don’t drink an entire glass of milk or anything but I am not lactose intolerant anymore. I lucked out on that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891777 Sat, 20 Jul 2019 05:51:47 +0000 Pumuckl 2891777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained new sensitivities with each pregnancy. With the first it was fennel, with the second avocado and with the third it was apples. </p> <p>Now that my twins (pregnancy #3) are 2.5 I can eat limited amounts of both apples and avocados again 🤷‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891657 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:54:35 +0000 nana87 2891657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During my pregnancy w lo2, I had horrible gas pains when I ate cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, and I still get them if I eat too much. I had a major aversion to kale too and still can’t eat it, but that wasn’t a sensitivity.</p> <p>I did have major digestive issues though that never went away in general, and waited far too long to see a gastroenterologist (who prescribed meds for gerd and found a hiatal hernia as well), so def seek help sooner than I did! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891651 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:21:55 +0000 Mommy Finger 2891651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oddly enough, pregnancy "cured" some of my sensitivities. I used to break out into hives if I ate soy and I don't anymore. I also had a strong gluten sensitivity that I don't have as bad anymore. However, if I eat eggs every day, I get super crampy and bloated. Hormones are a crazy thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891645 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:41:22 +0000 jhd 2891645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilary: having my second did nothing to change it. So same here! I miss cheese! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891641 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:42:22 +0000 hilary 2891641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: Same here, but instead of after my first it was after my twins. Dairy free for life now because 3 is plenty of kids for me so no hope of an additional pregnancy reverting it back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891634 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:01:02 +0000 Kaohinani 2891634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lioneyes: Yes, I have a wheat allergy (itchy eyes, itchy throat, headaches, rashes, and stomach discomfort) which flared during my pregnancies and had become worse after my 1st nearly 12 years ago. At first, prior to becoming pregnant, I was diagnosed with a wheat (and possible gluten) sensitivity; however, after giving birth to my DD, I tested positive for an actual wheat allergy! I also had developed a mild lactose intolerance which was terrible because I craved milk my 1st pregnancy (along with dark chocolate and oranges) and cheese (and bananas and steak - not together. :silly: 😉😂) in my second one. It is so funny [and frustrating] what pregnancy can do to a body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891620 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:40:25 +0000 pinkb 2891620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My coworker became allergic to carrots after her second. Pretty sure I can no longer drink beer now after my third. I had 2 Coronas and had one of the worst hangovers of my life. Puking, throbbing head, the whole 9 yards. like I had drank a whole big bottle of wine all by myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891610 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:58:44 +0000 jhd 2891610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I became sensitive to dairy after having my first. I still have it in trace amounts but avoid milk, cheese, ice cream etc. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891594 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:02:30 +0000 JennyPenny 2891594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not food, but my allergies to pets increased significantly after my 2nd. The internet seemed to support that allergies can change (for better, worse, or brand new) during and after pregnancy because it’s basically an immune system reset. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891589 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:46:02 +0000 SweetCaroline 2891589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During pregnancy, dairy really started bothering me--excessive mucous (sorry) and sinus issues. 5 years later...still an issue. No problems prior to pregnancy. If I'm lucky enough to het pregnant again someday, I hope it is triggered back to normal :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy#post-2891588 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:35:10 +0000 lioneyes 2891588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else have new food allergies or sensitivities? During my pregnancy with DD and now continuing 9 mo pp, I have developed a new sensitivity to carrots! Horrible GI pain and nausea. I asked my OB and she said I should see an allergist, so that’s my next step. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2237597 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:13:03 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2237597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I know allergists all recommend different things so we will see how it goes. My pediatrician told me that they don't test that young either (when she was 6 weeks and put me on an elimination diet) but then my husband and I went to this seminar with a food allergy/ eczema specialist and she says she wouldn't recommend an elimination diet and would def skin test her and that she wasn't too young. The allergist we got a referral from through our insurance is a different one though so he may say she is too young. It can be frustrating when doctors aren't all on the same page with what is best to do. This elimination diet is making me miserable and we haven't seen a whole lot of improvement in her skin.. I just want answers. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236175 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:34:51 +0000 raintreebee 2236175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: btw the allergist told us that a significant portion of eczema cases are non allergy related. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236168 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:29:21 +0000 Adira 2236168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son, Xander, had a skin prick test at 8 months to confirm an allergy. He had an allergic reaction to yogurt and then a dairy-based formula, so we were already pretty sure he was allergic to milk, so that was all he was tested for, just to confirm it. It was a skin prick test where they pricked his back with nothing, a histamine, and milk and then after 5-20 minutes, checked the results. I held him to my chest during it and he fell asleep. But some kids don't like being pricked and don't react well.</p> <p>I'm guessing your allergist won't do that though since you don't have a specific food you're suspicious of and your child is so young.</p> <p>Not sure this will help you, but our dermatologist for Xander didn't think his eczema was necessarily due to his allergies. I didn't change my diet while breastfeeding him despite the fact he had eczema and was allergic to milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236162 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:25:10 +0000 charlotte 2236162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our experience is a little different - first allergist appointment at 12ms after reacting to peanut butter BUT for our next child LO1's allergist said if she has eczema and other potential allergy symptoms like big brother then we can come at 4 ms for blood work and if that is all negative she recommends feeding the common allergens then. She gave her own daughter nuts in rice cereal at 4 months, in line with the new research that earlier exposure might be better.</p> <p>So, if I were you, I would ask how they recommend introducing allergens (what age and order ETC). I am jealous - I wish we had started working with an allergist when we knew LO1 had eczema from an early age but the pediatrician said he would just grow out of it on his own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236161 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:24:37 +0000 LuLu Mom 2236161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was tested around 9 months (little marks on back) it didn't bother her, she would just glare at the nurse every time she did it, didn't hurt enough to cry. At 3 months I would be shocked if they would do it, ours only did it at 9 months after a scope confirmed allergy cells in the esophagus and they felt it was necessary to find out what it causing these.</p> <p>After we deteremined allergens they did blood test and then a food test in office to judge her reaction. this was over a course of several months that we still had issues. My daughter had loss of weight due to her projectile vomit and she was on Allimentum formula. I think you guys have quite a bit to go before testing will be required. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236160 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:23:34 +0000 Truth Bombs 2236160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @raintreebee:. Neither our pediatrician or allergist were on board with any sort of testing until after a year. Around 16 months LO did a scratch test on her back where they tested a number of common food allergies as well as the environmental allergies that tend to manifest first (dogs and dust mites). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236157 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:21:39 +0000 anbanan15 2236157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our LO had FPIES, which is non-IgE, so it might be a little different (the may not go as far as doing patch testing (APT) on your LO) but he had RAST blood testing done, which is a regular blood draw, by GI before we saw the allergist. Then because of the FPIES dx they wanted to do APT, but our allergist will not place a patch if the child is IgE to an allergen, so we had skin prick testing (SPT) done first. The SPT was done at our first appointment and APT was set up for a few weeks later. SPT was done down the arm at that age and APT in the back.</p> <p>Our second had suspected FPIES and for her we only had SPT done at her first allergy appointment. We were going to do APT, but decided against it because she is sensitive to adhesives. We have also tossed around having SPT done for vaccines for her, which I didn't realize they could do, but have not done them.</p> <p>I think questions depend on what the results are. I would want to know if they required and epi pen and all the info regarding when/how to give it, foods/products to avoid, if you need to avoid related foods etc. Basically ask anything that comes to mind. Our allergist always gave her email out too to ask further questions as they came, so maybe see if that is an option. It was always faster than dealing with the front desk. She even called on a holiday before.</p> <p>ETA: DS was 6 mo when he had RAST done and 7 mo when he had patch. DD was around 3 mo when she had hers. Our allergist would not do treatment for suspected sessional allergies for her at that age though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236153 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:17:34 +0000 raintreebee 2236153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: our allergist won't do testing on young babies bc it's inaccurate. I think this is typical. They will likely put you on a different elimination diet. Or tell you it's not allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-those-whose-kids-where-allergy-tested#post-2236146 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:11:39 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2236146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a consult with an Allergist soon for my 3 month old who has bad eczema from what we think is a food allergy despite my elimination diet. What can I expect at the first appointment? How does allergy testing work? Any questions I should ask? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elimination-diet-for-food-allergies-need-help#post-2204884 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:07:03 +0000 yin 2204884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For over a year I avoided dairy, egg, soy, wheat, tree nuts, and peanuts. From my experience, my two kids had really bad eczema, and eliminating foods from my diet greatly improved their skin. With LO1 he showed less symptoms (bad eczema and occasional streaky blood), and I only eliminated dairy, egg, and wheat. He ended up being allergic to dairy, eggs, and peanuts. With LO2 he showed more symptoms (eczema, reoccurring bloody stool, mucousy green stool, and excessive spit up), and he is allergic to 8+ foods. I breastfed LO2 for 18 months and was on my diet for most of that time. I really hoped that I was crazy for eliminating so many foods, but an allergy test at 10 months old confirmed my suspicions. :( While I am finally free to eat to my heart's content, I continue to cook allergen free for my kids. It's difficult, but there are a lot of products and resources out there that make it a little easier.</p> <p>Some great companies to look out for -- So Delicious (coconut products), Enjoy Life (cookies free of the top 8), Daiya or Teese (vegan cheese), select Kind bars, and Earth Balance (vegan butter - look for the red container/box for soy free). </p> <p>Some snack ideas - chia seed pudding (chia + can coconut milk), rice cake with sun butter, roasted chickpeas (oh she glows has a great recipe), homemade granola (gf oats, honey, pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, raisins), coconut yogurt, hummus without tahini (check Trader Joe's)</p> <p>Some sweets -- Enjoy Life chocolate chips, Enjoy Life cookies, So Delicious coconut ice cream, So Delicious ice cream bars, banana swirl (frozen bananas mixed in a food processor or blender, add cocoa powder or sun butter), sorbets, water ice</p> <p>Some good replacements - brown rice noodles, sun butter, arrowroot powder (in place of corn starch), flax + water (egg replacer), Food for Life gf bread (much harder than normal bread but it works), Daiya and Teese cheese, Earth Balance butter and mayo, coconut aminos (tastes like soy sauce but less salty)</p> <p>Make sure to check your vitamins and supplements. I've found that a lot of them have soy, but it takes a bit of investigating to find out. Rainbow Light does a great job of listing allergens. </p> <p>Chipotle is one of the few places you can eat at. Just make sure to let them know you have a food allergy (easier than explaining elimination diet) and request for them to change their gloves. Watch them carefully, especially around the cheese. Whole Food is also another good option because ingredients are listed in their hot food bar. </p> <p>I do agree with others that an elimination diet might be too drastic of a step just for eczema. Maybe just try to avoid dairy and soy at first to see if there is an improvement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elimination-diet-for-food-allergies-need-help#post-2204268 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:53:50 +0000 raintreebee 2204268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: Our allergist said that eczema is most commonly not food related. The fact that my son had it all over did not change that. I was off dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts. After a month, I added back in eggs and nuts. I then started eating dairy and soy a few months later. I don't think the eczema ever got any better with the diet.</p> <p>Before the diet, they had me try alimentum formula as an experiment while pumping. He wouldn't drink it, and my supply permanently crashed. Next time, I am going to just ignore it all unless there is blood in the stool (his stool was just green, no blood). We spent so much time at specialists, and so much worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elimination-diet-for-food-allergies-need-help#post-2203838 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:48:09 +0000 anbanan15 2203838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: I did a TED (total elimination diet) with both of my kids, where you go down to a few foods from key food groups and slowly add foods in one at a time noting any symptoms in your LO. With my son I went from 3 to 15 foods over a year and with my daughter I was not able to add any foods in and ate the same 3 foods for almost a year. Your restrictions can be done, but you have to commit to it and get creative. I would also encourage you take make sure you are getting all the common and hidden sources of the foods are are trying to avoid. The hidden ones can be tricky (food allergy network has a good list that lists all the hidden ones for the top 8). When you grocery shop try to stick to the parameter of the store and avoid prepared foods when you can. If you do go after prepared foods try to stick to as few ingredients listed as possible and check labels everytime you shop because they may change ingredients without notice. I would try to stick to cooking whole foods. I ate a TON of quinoa daily with whatever veggies and fruits my son could tolerate cooked in there with it. Lots of olive oil to keep fats up for milk production (shots of olive oil are amazing. Sounds gross but totally works). Try things like like using sunflower seed butter for snacks to help keep fats up and make snacks more filling. Coconut aminos (fermented coconut, only ingredient) is a great alternative to soy sauce and flavoring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elimination-diet-for-food-allergies-need-help#post-2203789 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:18:26 +0000 Anagram 2203789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: My doctor suggested I eliminate foods one at a time--but starting with dairy and soy together, since that is the most common intolerance for babies. She said there's no point in eliminating everything if one or two might do the trick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elimination-diet-for-food-allergies-need-help#post-2203711 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:29:34 +0000 catlady 2203711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: Yes, definitely try to get a second opinion or at least try to find out your doctor's logic. The main reason I caution you is because I did the exact same thing (but on my own, stupidly) where I took out a ton of foods at once with the hopes of adding them back in quickly. However, when my LO's issues didn't fully get resolved, our pediatrician basically made me stay on the full elimination diet until my LO outgrew her sensitivities because she thought if I added anything back in, it would make things worse (I've never really understood the logic but I was emotional at the time and willing to do it). If I go through this again with another LO, I am going to slowly remove foods one by one instead of committing to a huge list all at once. I'm fairly certain that I was avoiding foods that my daughter was perfectly fine with, and I regret that. </p> <p>So sorry you are going through this. I hope your LO's issues clear up quickly! </p>