Lactose Intolerance during Pregnancy
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Lactose Intolerance during Pregnancy
Nov 2004
Has anyone ever experienced lactose intolerance only when they
are pregnant? I think that is what I am experiecing right now,
but I can't find any information on web about it, any my doctor
is not familiar with this phenomenon. I don't need advice on
how to deal with it, I'm just curious if anyone ever had
lactose intolerance soley during pregnancy?
Dairyless
Hi,
I was lactose intolerant in my first and second trimesters. It
sucked, because I'm a cheese & ice cream freak. I found out that
I could eat yogurt (frozen too!) and harder cheeses, like
chedder, without upset. I got ''Earth Balance'' margarine from
Trader Joe's which in non GMO & relatively healthy for
Margarine and tastes a helluva lot like butter. I used soy milk
when I needed milk (for tea & cereal), and by my third trimester
I could handle small doses of real ice cream! Just test yourself
and your tolerance. It does get easier.
stephanie
What a drag! I had just the opposite; pregnancy was when my
lactose intolerance went away. However, as someone who suffers
from this all the time, I can suggest 1) staying away from high-
fat dairy (whole milk, cream, etc.), as nonfat options seem to
effect me less, and 2) do not underestimate the value of Lactaid
pills/products. I don't think the milk tastes very good, but
the pills are a wonder, and you can get the cheaper store-brand
versions, which work very well. Costco has them the cheapest.
But you may have to take more than one pill per meal. You'll
figure it out fast... Good luck!
anon
I had a temporary lactose intolerance, which made me very sick,
just after giving birth, which was somehow pregnancy related.
Lasted about a month. My midwife and my GP both said that it
is more typical when pregnant. Hopefully it won't last. Good
luck!
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