sometimes the babies He is accused lactose intolerancewe must deny this charge, expressing Dr. Claudia Cifuentes VillaA gastroenterologist and a pediatrician, he explains, actually have a difference Lactose allergy and milk protein allergy (APLV).
The expert was one of the participants in the memorial forum world breastfeeding week, The event was held in the auditorium of the Olimpo Cultural Center under the organization of the Yucatan State Academy of Pediatrics and the Yucatan Chapter of the Mexican Academy of Nutritionists.
Babies are often blamed, doctor explains in ‘Breast Milk and Lactose Intolerance’ talk lactose intolerancebut many times this is not the case as it is a concept or diagnosis rarely will be found in newborns and babies. Furthermore, it emphasizes that milk protein allergy It’s something different.
What is lactose?
this lactosedetails, are present in the mammalian milkwhich of course also applies to breast milk.
Furthermore, its main carbohydrate source inside newborn stage and synthesized in breast by lactose synthase. Breast milk contains 7% carbohydrates.
No evidence Dietary factors in a mother’s intake can affect the carbohydrate composition of breast milk, experts say. “but with Composition of fatty acids and micronutrientsyes like Fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin B1 and vitamin C“.
Difference Between Lactose Intolerant and Milk
explain if there is a lactose allergy This is the same as mom’s food intakeSo regardless of diet, if milk, yogurt or other dairy products are consumed, the mother’s mammary glands will continue to produce lactose.
“Not in the case of cow’s milk protein allergy, because when there is such a suspicion, dairy must have been eliminated from the mother’s diet.”
Experts pointed out that the activity of lactase-phloretin-hydrolase begins to play a role around 34 weeks of pregnancy. It reaches its maximum peak at birth and declines by 10% at weaning.
this birth defect Primary lactase deficiency indicates that it does not usually occur in under two yearsmost commonly Appears at 5 to 6 years of age.
Although secondary lactase deficiency may be caused by an underlying cause, Viral gastroenteritis, cow’s milk protein allergy, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and giardiasis.
Do you have a lactose intolerant baby?these are the signs
this congenital lactase deficiency although very rare can occur in newbornsand become a cause of intractable diarrheaunless the condition is approved.
He emphasized that when lactose intolerance occurs, some of the clinical manifestations are:
- watery diarrhea
- stomach ache.
- bloating.
- Boron poisoning.
- nausea and vomiting.
Parents often report that stools are liquid, they smell strongis acidic, which favors fast grazing baby.
In conclusion, Dr. Claudia Sifuentes stated Lactose intolerance is rare in newborns and infants.Digestive symptoms more likely correspond to functional disorders, such as colic.
He reiterated that the mother’s diet does not affect the lactose content and that dairy products can only be eliminated from the mother’s diet in the case of an allergy to cow’s milk protein.
this Lactose intolerance and CMA can coexist, But stress that it is not contraindicated to breastfeeding.