Paediatric Allergy

About Cow’s Milk Allergy Service

In this programme, Oviva’s specialist paediatric allergy dietitians will support you with managing your baby’s cow’s milk allergy (CMA). Your specialist dietitian will provide you with tailored advice and recommendations to make sure your baby has the right diagnosis and is on the correct treatment. Your dietitian will also support you and your baby with safely introducing solids and the reintroduction of cow’s milk at the appropriate time.

How to join

Who can join?

Less than 12 months of age
Suspected or diagnosed non IgE mediated (delayed) cow’s milk allergy
Not currently under the care of a paediatric dietitian
Registered in an area where Oviva is available

Why should I join?

Rapid access to a specialist allergy dietitian

Handy resources to learn more about your baby’s allergy

Personalised plan from your specialist allergy dietitian

Increased confidence in managing your baby’s diet

Available on the NHS at no cost to you

How we can support you

Why Oviva?

At Oviva, we will work with you to develop a plan tailored to your needs. As part of your plan, you will be matched with an experienced dietitian to support you in managing your baby’s allergy.

Getting started

You will have an initial consultation with your dietitian to explain what happens on the programme, discuss how Oviva can support you and create a personalised plan together of how best to manage your baby’s cow’s milk allergy. Once your baby has been enrolled on to the programme, you will have the choice to be matched with a personal dietitian or dietitian-led support group to provide specialist support.

How can I join Oviva Cow’s Milk Allergy service?

We are available via the NHS across England.
Swipe to see if we’re in your area, and how you can join our programme.

Basildon, Brentwood & Thurrock

If you are registered with a GP practice in Basildon, Brentwood & Thurrock, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

Cannock Village

If you are registered with a GP practice in Cannock Village, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

Merton

If you are registered with a GP practice in Merton, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

Mid Essex

If you are registered with a GP practice in Mid Essex, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

North Central London

If you are registered with a GP practice in North Central London, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

Southend and Castle Point & Rochford

If you are registered with a GP practice in Southend and Castle Point & Rochford, please contact your GP practice for a referral.

Your questions answered

What is CMA?

CMA is an immune response to the proteins found in cow’s milk – not to be mistaken for lactose intolerance. It is also known as Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy or CMPA. CMA is classified as IgE mediated (immediate onset of symptoms) or Non-IgE mediated (delayed onset of symptoms). At Oviva we support appropriate diagnosis and management of infants with mild-moderate non IgE CMA. In non IgE CMA, symptoms can present from 2 hours to days after ingestion of cow’s milk and infants typically present with several, persistent and troublesome symptoms. Oviva’s specialist paediatric dietitians will guide you through the programme and you’ll have access to the Oviva app and learning resources to support your baby’s journey

Why might my child need a CMA service?

If your child has diagnosed or suspected mild to moderate delayed cow’s milk allergy, then it is essential they are managed by a paediatric dietitian. A paediatric dietitian can provide individualised and practical advice on breastfeeding, hypoallergenic infant formulas, weaning and the reintroduction of cow’s milk.

More FAQs

Get in touch

We are available all over the UK, so speak to your GP practice or health visitor to see if you can be referred to the Oviva Cow’s Milk Allergy service.

If you have any questions about the programme, please get in touch using the form and one of our friendly team will be in touch as soon as we can.

You will have an initial consultation with your dietitian to explain what happens on the programme, discuss how Oviva can support you and create a personalised plan together of how best to manage your baby’s cow’s milk allergy.
You will then follow this plan over the following weeks to manage your baby’s allergy. During this time you will have regular contact with your dietitian, through the app app or by phone, who will ensure you are on track and making progress, and to answer any questions you may have.
Your plan may begin with an exclusion diet followed by a reintroduction trial to confirm CMA if necessary. Your dietitian will work with you and provide support in managing the allergy, as well as offering advice on breastfeeding, milk-free infant formulas, moving onto solids, and eventually the reintroduction of cow’s milk.
There is a wide range of content on Oviva Learn for you to read, watch and listen. This will give you the information you need to understand how best to manage your baby’s allergy and nutritional needs
We strongly encourage everyone to download the app as it can enhance your experience on the programme. The app will enable you to track your baby’s weight, speak with your dietitian through secure messaging and access helpful information all in one place.
The app is free to download and is approved by NHS Digital. The app is not compulsory and you can complete the full Oviva programme without using the app if you prefer.
Please note participants can only log in and use the app once they have been provided with their login details following the enrolment call with our Patient Pathway Coordinator.