Effect of Maternal Egg Consumption on Breast Milk Ovalbumin Concentration

dietitians (45%), and other health care providers (24%). Avoidance of all egg-containing products was recommended to 84%. A subset of the participants reported receiving conflicting advice; 39% reported that they were advised to avoid all egg traces, and 26% were advised that baked egg-containing foods were permitted. Of the 141 of 167 participants who were advised to avoid all egg products, 113 (80%) of 141 were adherent to dietary advice. Adherence rates were similar for other given dietary advice (avoiding trace egg or permitting baked egg). Adherence was not related to initial reaction severity or the source of advice (eg, doctors versus other sources). Eighty-four children underwent an egg OFC, and 27 (32%) of 84 passed. There were no statistically significant differences in demographic characteristics, initial reaction severity, accidental ingestion rates, advice given, or adherence patterns between those who passed versus failed the OFC.