Does anyone have one or has a child with one? I don't have this (but I do have other allergies to dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, etc.) but I am pregnant with my first child and heard something about avoiding peanuts during pregnancy. Is this something I should be concerned about? Does a peanut allergy start in the womb? If anyone knows or can give me info on this, I would appreciate it! Thanks!:wave:

Does anyone have one or has a child with one? I don't have this (but I do have other allergies to dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, etc.) but I am pregnant with my first child and heard something about avoiding peanuts during pregnancy. Is this something I should be concerned about? Does a peanut allergy start in the womb? If anyone knows or can give me info on this, I would appreciate it! Thanks!:wave:


I have two nephews that have peanut allergies (same parents). It's a very scary allergy. While there isn't a lot of solid research as to what causes a peanut allergy, there is some evidence that suggests that nuts in pregnancy can cause the allergy in some children. This doesn't just include nuts for eating, but nut deriviatives found in lotions, shampoos, etc. I read an article awhile ago that suggested that heavy use of cocoa butter during pregnancy increases the chance for a peanut allergy; it makes some sense as many women will douse their bodies in cocoa butter during pregnancy to avoid stretch marks. Even my sister-in-law practically bathed in cocoa butter.

Peanut allergies also seem to be more common in families with a history of eczema, asthma, and other allergies.

There is no harm in avoiding peanuts or products containing nuts during pregnancy and lactation. Better safe than sorry!

I have a 6 year old with a very severe peanut allergy. He is otherwise completely healthy. I have been told that it all stems from a peanut protein that causes a histamine release in the body which causes the symptoms. I loved peanut butter when I was pregnant. Plus, a lot of things we eat have peanuts or a derivative in them. The other theory is that because of the roasting process of peanuts the heat changes the protein which the body is more likely to react with. This is a very serious issue. I would suggest avoiding nuts if you are concerned as well as you having other allergies. I wish I would have known that there was even a slim chance of an allergy to the baby from eating peanut butter during pregnancy.