Can A Two Month Old Baby Have Celiac? Mom Could Be...

[dizzygrinch]

I have a question here, I am in the process of being tested myself for celiacs, and, after all this researching, I believe its possible my daughters could have celiac as well. But, my immediate concern, is my new grandson. He is just now two months old, has lots of stomach issues, but, since he is formula fed and breast fed, is it impossible for him to have celiac? he isnt eating anything, other that breast and formula, unless, the formulas could have gluten?? When he was born, and I was very upset with the hosp and my daughter, he was very weak, and wouldnt take to the breast. But, instead of trying to get him to nurse, they put the baby in the basinet for 10 hours next to her bed, and she didnt even feed him! so, after a fight I had, because the baby is so weak, they finally started to supplement him with formula, its been slow, but he is just now gaining a little weight, but, everytime he eats, he throws it all up. The doctors put him on soy formula, a special "hypoallergenic" formula, that I dont know the name of, I havent seen the baby it two weeks, and I do know he switches off of breast and formula, because he just doesnt hold anything down, actually, not even the breast milk. Well, I have been thinking, when my daughter was born, she had GERD, and still does, extremely bad. All through her growing up, sometimes she would just wake up, vomit, go back to bed. I would take her to doctors, and all they said was, colic, when she was an infant, then GERD when she was a pre teen, and now, she is 19, and just suffers, like me, so, thats why Im now wondering, if there is something more with the baby. Well, Im sorry to ramble, just wondering if there is anyone out there that might be able to help shed some light... thank you so much!

[Lisa]

I don't know your history, but it may be likely that your grandson has inherited the genes for Celiac.

There have been many discussions here about gluten being transferred into breast milk. I would make sure that your daughter is not ingesting gluten while breast feeding. Check the formula and make sure that it is gluten free.

I have to admit, that ignoring a two month old for 10 hours, is bordering on abuse. I am certainly glad that you interceded.

I would continue to seek medical advise immediately until your grandson is comfortable with the bottle or the breast and can gain weight and strength.

Good luck.

[ShayFL]

I agree to make sure the formula is gluten-free. No Malt or Barley derivatives. Call the manufacturer to MAKE SURE.

And ignoring a "NEWBORN" for 10 hours is neglect. It just is. This happened after birth not at 2 months. Though at 2 months it would be bad as well. Newborns do not necessarily need a lot of calories but they do need to nurse (cholostrum) and the bonding that is so vital.

Many Celiac children vomit in the night, so your daughter could have Celiac. Get yourself tested. Ask for Genetic tests too. Then your DD and GS should be tested.

[dizzygrinch]

Hello all, I will call the formula manufacturers. I also did not know that gluten could be passed through the breast milk. I will insist they both get checked, I hope the doctors listen! we all know how that is! I guess I sounded a bit harsh in my first post, maybe I should ellaberate more. The baby wasnt suckling, and so they didnt keep trying, so, after hours passed by, they didnt try the bottle until after I complained, which is very bad enough. I cant understand, for the life of me, why the nurses didnt intervene until hours later? that just blows my mind. If I had it my way, I would be there every minute!! but, thats a different story, all I can do is offer advice, which, Im glad all of you can help! thanks again for all the help!

[Lisa]

Hello all, I will call the formula manufacturers. I also did not know that gluten could be passed through the breast milk. I will insist they both get checked, I hope the doctors listen! we all know how that is! I guess I sounded a bit harsh in my first post, maybe I should ellaberate more. The baby wasnt suckling, and so they didnt keep trying, so, after hours passed by, they didnt try the bottle until after I complained, which is very bad enough. I cant understand, for the life of me, why the nurses didnt intervene until hours later? that just blows my mind. If I had it my way, I would be there every minute!! but, thats a different story, all I can do is offer advice, which, Im glad all of you can help! thanks again for all the help!

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[crunchy-mama]

Something to consider after the baby was born is that perhaps the baby was tired from labor and also when mom gets drugs in labor those go to the baby as well. Some babies do fine, but some take a bit to recover and are slow to start suckling because of that.

I would definitely look into the gluten issue and be leery of milk as well- as they are so often connected. Hopefully that poor little guy gets the help he needs.