Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast

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Breastfeeding & Egg Allergy, & Thyroid Disease during Lactation Oct 05, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss early feeding practices and the risk of egg allergy, and then discuss thyroid disease during lactation.

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Infant Formula Introduced Within 24 Hours of Birth Increases Egg Allergy Risk
Nilsson JK, Walker SVM, Prescott SL, Ireland DJ, Perrella SL, Palmer DJ. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Published online September 17, 2026.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2026.08.040
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42754150/

American Thyroid Association 2026 Guidelines for Thyroid Disease in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Korevaar TIM, Leung AM, Alexander EK, et al. Thyroid. 2026;36(5):481–544. Published online May 31, 2026.
DOI: 10.1177/10507256261445624
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42219800/

IABLE Handout:

Antenatal Hand Expression

https://lacted.org/iable-breastfeeding-education-handouts/antenatal-hand-expression/

LactFact 146: Infant Infections Associated with Breastmilk Sep 14, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash discussed a review describing cases that have associated infant infections with breastmilk.

Donor Milk, & Breastfeeding & Risk of Fractures Aug 27, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss the use of donor human milk in Level I newborn unit, and then discuss breastfeeding and the risk of major osteoporotic fractures.

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Donor Human Milk Utilization in a Level 1 Newborn Unit of a High-Volume Delivery Hospital: A Cautionary Tale

Daggle L, Port C, Kim V, DeVeau-Rosen S, Hickman W, Bodnar K. Breastfeeding Medicine. Published online August 5, 2026.
DOI: 10.1177/15568253261470601

PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42554280/

Parity, Age at First Birth, Breastfeeding, and Risk of Major Osteoporotic Fractures in Middle-Aged Women: The HUNT Study

Gharehkhani M, Tronstad I, Nilsen TIL, et al. Osteoporosis International. Published online August 14, 2026.
DOI: 10.1007/s00198-026-08155-7

Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00198-026-08155-7

LactFact 144: The Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation Aug 20, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash reviews a systematic review that describes the prevalence and breadth of symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of lactation.

Breastfeeding, Colic, and Relactation Jul 30, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis on exclusive breastfeeding and infant colic, and then discuss a randomized control trial on relactation.

Sources:
Exclusive Breastfeeding and Infant Colic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Doan DT, Nguyen TP, Le LT, Tran NN, Dang TH, Binns C. BMC Pediatrics. Published online July 16, 2026.
DOI: 10.1186/s12887-026-07317-0
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42458349/

Relactation Success: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Promotion Model-Based Education and Follow-Up
Daştan Yilmaz A, Yeşilçiçek Çalik K. Breastfeeding Medicine. Published online July 21, 2026.
DOI: 10.1177/15568253261470188
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42478236/

LactFact 142:  Effects of PFAS on Lactation Jul 06, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash discusses a recently published review on the effect of PFAS on lactation.

Breastfeeding Education in Schools, & Fortification with Mother’s Own Milk Jun 28, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss breastfeeding education in US Health curriculum standards, and then discuss a case of an infant fed breastmilk fortified with freeze-dried mother’s own milk.

Sources:

Breastfeeding Education in Kindergarten Through 12th Grade: A Content Analysis of United States Health Curriculum Standards

Dinour LM, Camacho KM. Journal of School Health. 2026;96(7).
DOI: 10.1111/josh.70173

PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42251525/

Freeze-Dried Mother's Own Milk for Novel Fortification in a Late Preterm Infant with Complicated Intestinal Atresia and Congenital Shortened Bowel: A Case Report

Ward A, Reyes SM, Luck B, Serke L, Figard L, Kimball A. AJP Reports. 2026;16(1).
DOI: 10.1055/a-2832-1849

PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41884655/

LactFact 140: Duration of Colostrum Feeds for Preemies Jun 26, 2026

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Dr Anne Eglash discusses research on the optimal duration of time for oral colostrum administration to premature infants.

Pain Management, and Prolactin Levels during Pregnancy Jun 09, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss pain management and breastfeeding outcomes, and then discuss prolactin levels during pregnancy in relation to maternal metabolic characteristics.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42170484/

Ye H, Wang X, Zhou D, Huang H. Effect of ropivacaine-dexamethasone combination on postpartum uterine pain, inflammation, and breastfeeding in multiparous women. Am J Transl Res. 2026 Apr 15;18(4):2862-2881. doi: 10.62347/YQXF2482. PMID: 42170484; PMCID: PMC13186759.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42157583/

Rassie K, Alesi S, Neven ACH, Mason T, Jona E, Ellery SJ, Enticott J, Mousa A, Joham AE, Simmons D, Teede H; TOBOGM Core Investigator Group. Prolactin in high-metabolic risk pregnancies: Associations with maternal obesity and metabolic health. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 19. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70248. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42157583.

LactFact 138: Management of Infectious and Inflammatory Mastitis May 04, 2026

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Dr. Anne Eglash discusses recently published guidelines on the management of infectious and inflammatory mastitis from the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

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