If you have eczema, “hayfever”, or asthma, there are ways you might reduce the chances of your child suffering too. Atopic disease includes common conditions such as eczema, asthma, food allergies, and other allergies that have symptoms including a “runny” nose. If you have atopic disease, your child is more likely to have allergies compared with a child born to a mom who doesn’t have atopic disease. But the good news is that passing on your allergies might not be inevitable.
Scientists have discovered that your child may benefit if you take specific probiotic supplements during pregnancy and later provide them to your child. Research suggests that some probiotics may be effective in reducing the risks of your child developing atopic dermatitis, or eczema—the most common allergic condition during childhood. The probiotics used in these studies are safe for you and your child.
Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider for more information about the type and amount of probiotics that could benefit your child.
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