Thank you so much for your kind words and explanation of Classic
Galactosemia.
Saturday: Teach dairy free class for
Galactosemia Conference.
There are only a few indications for the use of soy - based formula milk such as infants suffering from
galactosemia or rare condition characterized by hereditary deficiency of lactase and in situations where parents prefer a vegetarian diet for their baby.
«The only condition that I know of where you absolutely can't breastfeed is
galactosemia, when the baby can't metabolize lactose.»
In many states, the test is required and is frequently done in conjunction with several other tests, such as
Galactosemia, Thalassemia, etc..
Babies with
galactosemia have an intolerance to galactose, one of the two sugars that make up lactose.
The newborn screening blood tests that your baby received at the hospital usually test for
galactosemia and you will be notified by your infant's care provider if your infant has the condition.
Approximately 1 in 30,000 babies are diagnosed with lactose intolerance, also known as
galactosemia.
«The most likely condition being referenced is a rather uncommon condition called
galactosemia,» Sproat says.
Galactosemia: a rare inherited disorder in which the body is unable to break down a milk sugar (galactose) to produce energy
One of these situations is in infants with a rare disorder called
galactosemia.»
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In addition, infants with classic
galactosemia should not breastfeed (4).
These include the infant with
galactosemia, 53,54 the infant whose mother uses illegal drugs, 55 the infant whose mother has untreated active tuberculosis, and the infant in the United States whose mother has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.56, 57 In countries with populations at increased risk for other infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies resulting in infant death, the mortality risks associated with not breastfeeding may outweigh the possible risks of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus infection.58 Although most prescribed and over-the-counter medications are safe for the breastfed infant, there are a few medications that mothers may need to take that may make it necessary to interrupt breastfeeding temporarily.
In extremely rare cases, a baby is born with a congenital metabolic disorder such as
galactosemia, which affects the ability to digest and use lactose.
An infant born with a condition called
galactosemia can not metabolize lactose, a sugar found in all mammalian milk, and must be fed plant - derived formula.
Although I link to online sources intended for those with true dairy allergies or
galactosemia, the information discussed on this page is not intended for use by individuals with those conditions.
«The only condition that I know of where you absolutely can't breastfeed is
galactosemia, when the baby can't metabolize lactose (the primary sugar in breastmilk).»
(And please do remember, this webpage is intended solely for breastfeeding mothers whose babies are reacting to dairy in the maternal diet; people with
galactosemia or true milk allergies may find that the recommendations contained herein are not sufficiently stringent!)
Sometimes a baby can be born with a condition called primary lactase deficiency or with
galactosemia, in which they can't tolerate breast milk.
Children with Duarte's
galactosemia can break down some galactose.
A less severe form of
galactosemia is called Duarte's
galactosemia.
So, if a baby tests positive for classic
galactosemia, he can not breastfeed or take breast milk in a bottle.
Galactosemia is less than 1 in 100.000 births.
Now, before I outright say this isn't true, it can be — but the chances of a baby having the only true allergy to human breastmilk or lactose in any form, called
galactosemia, affects only 47 babies in the US per year... however, 150 people die annually from a falling coconut hitting them on the head.
Babies with
galactosemia are galactose intolerant.
In the case of CLASSIC
Galactosemia (there are variants), the baby would succumb from infection or liver failure if the continue to ingest lactose and galactose found in milk and certain baby foods.
Galactosemia is a disorder that affects how the body processes a simple sugar called galactose.
Thanks also for your clarification on
galactosemia.
Babies with
galactosemia need to be on a lactose - free diet, and therefore, can not receive breast milk.
Classic
galactosemia, also known as type I, is the most common and most severe form of the condition.
Researchers have identified several types of
galactosemia.
If infants with classic
galactosemia are not treated promptly with a low - galactose diet, life - threatening complications appear within a few days after birth.
«Healthy» refers to infants cared for in the term nursery and have no contraindications to breastfeed (for example, exclude infants who have
galactosemia or whose mothers are HIV positive).
Sure, there are some babies who can not tolerate lactose and these babies are fairly rare - they may have congenital lactase deficiency and
galactosemia.
Galactosemia type II (also called galactokinase deficiency) and type III (also called galactose epimerase deficiency) cause different patterns of signs and symptoms.
Females with classic
galactosemia may experience reproductive problems caused by ovarian failure.»
Breastfeeding is contraindicated in infants with classic
galactosemia (galactose 1 - phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency) 103; mothers who have active untreated tuberculosis disease or are human T - cell lymphotropic virus type I — or II — positive104, 105; mothers who are receiving diagnostic or therapeutic radioactive isotopes or have had exposure to radioactive materials (for as long as there is radioactivity in the milk) 106 — 108; mothers who are receiving antimetabolites or chemotherapeutic agents or a small number of other medications until they clear the milk109, 110; mothers who are using drugs of abuse («street drugs»); and mothers who have herpes simplex lesions on a breast (infant may feed from other breast if clear of lesions).
Your baby has a rare condition called
galactosemia and can not tolerate the natural sugar, called galactose, in breast milk.
It seemed as if Naomi was not suffering from classic
galactosemia because she appeared to be healthy and thriving.
Pumping, bottles, formula, and the emotional distress of dealing with Duarte
galactosemia are a rapidly fading memory.
Our young fellow had a variant form and therefore, was less severe than classic
galactosemia.
When it comes to soy formula, it is most ideal for strict vegan families, infants who have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, and infants who have congenital
galactosemia which is a rare genetic metabolic disorder.
Henry continues to be breastfed today after being diagnosed with
galactosemia variant at two weeks of age.
Classic
galactosemia, or galactose 1 - phosphate uridyltransferase [GALT] deficiency, is a contraindication for breastfeeding.
I am currently awaiting our second test to find out if our newest baby (# 4) has
Galactosemia.
Babies with
galactosemia have a severe deficiency of GALT and have no other option but to eliminate all forms of lactose from the diet, including breastmilk.
Editor's note: It should be noted that, although uncommon, classic
galactosemia is a very serious and life threatening condition that is incompatible with breastfeeding.
Lisa learned that treatment for Duarte
galactosemia is unclear.
But if she did have one of the forms of
galactosemia, continuing to nurse could cause irreversible damage.