A breastfeeding mother is worried that her baby will develop food allergies if she eats peanuts or tree nuts before breastfeeding. F ood allergies do not develop after breastfeeding, but they do develop if the infant is formula fed. Current evidence regarding breastfeeding and food allergies states that:

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A breastfeeding mother is worried that her baby will develop food allergies if she eats peanuts or tree nuts before breastfeeding. F ood allergies do not develop after breastfeeding, but they do develop if the infant is formula fed.  Current evidence regarding breastfeeding and food allergies states that:

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Current evidence does not support the idea that maternal dietary restrictions during breastfeeding prevent or delay the development of food allergies in infants. Instead, it suggests that a varied diet without specific restrictions is appropriate for breastfeeding mothers.

A Breastfeeding Mother Is Worried That Her Baby Will Develop