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It is very important that you avoid ALL contraindicated substances while pregnant with or nursing a potentially G6PD Deficient baby. Be sure to eat lots of antioxidants as well.
Many times G6PD Deficient babies develop jaundice (yellow skin) shortly after birth. This condition can cause brain damage (or kernicterus) if severe enough and not treated. The usual treatment is placing the baby under special lights. Jaundice can be caused by hemolysis as well as other conditions.
By far the best milk for your baby is breast milk. The mother should avoid ALL contraindicated substances while breast feeding and also during pregnancy.
Unfortunately, not all mothers can breast feed, which can complicate matters for your baby. We have researched every baby formula we know about and ALL of them have contraindicated substances in them. Usually either soy or ascorbic acid or both. If you are unable to breast feed your baby we recommend fresh goat's milk as an alternative. You may supplement with vitamins, but unless specifically told to do so by a physician, we suggest moderation. More is not better. Natural (not man made) vitamin C is much better than ascorbic acid. Introduce solid foods as soon as your physician will allow it.
If you are unable to get fresh goat's milk, canned goat's milk will work. If neither of them are available the next best would be fresh cow's milk and then evaporated (NOT CONDENSED) cow's milk. Evaporated milk should be diluted with water.
The best solid foods for your baby are those that you prepare yourself. If purchasing baby food from the store, be sure to check the ingredients carefully for soy products. Many times soy is disguised as lecithin or vegetable broth. To prepare baby food yourself, put food that you cook in a blender. It is a bit more trouble, but the food will be much better for your baby.
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