my first baby has eczema. thought it was allergy or sth but realised later on it's inherited from my hubs. now im expecting my second kid. do I need to abstain from certain food?

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If it's hereditary, there's not much you can do to avoid it but you can try controlling the condition. While eczema is not an allergic reaction, alot of children who have eczema also have food allergies. Certain foods such as dairy products, eggs, nuts -- usually common food allergy triggers -- can cause the eczema or aggravate it. But before you start abstaining from all these foods, best to check with your doctor.

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