Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast

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Breastfeeding Twins! Conversations with Carly Dulabon MD, Rima Strassman MD, Regina DePietro MD, & Heather Saha MD with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD & Karen Bodnar MD Mar 15, 2022

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Breastfeeding twins has its unique challenges. Listen to advice given by our guests, 4 physicians who have breastfed twins. We discuss what it is like to pump for twins in the NICU, the experience of bringing twins home, challenges with nursing when breasts are not similar in milk production, & how weaning twins differs from singletons.Recorded in March 2022.

Partner Support, Supporting Breastfeeding During Parent or Child Hospitalization, & Colostrum Volumes in the First 48 Hour, with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC Jan 15, 2022

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What are the best ways for partners to support lactation? Join us for a conversation based on a study of qualitative interviews of lactating women who share their perspectives on partner support. There are several issues to consider when designing a hospital policy to support lactation during hospitalization for the parent or child. We will review some of those salient points as we review the 2021 Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol on this topic. Take a guess- how much colostrum can w...

Review of a Potpourri of Research Topics with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC.mp4 Nov 06, 2021

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What are the breastfeeding benefits of having 2 hours of quiet time on postpartum units? Did you know parental exercise increases a substance in milk that affects infant fat metabolism? What do we really know about breast/chest irradiation in children & subsequent lactation? Perhaps low prolactin is genetic- is there evidence for this? &, don't miss our convo about hair cortisol in children & their breastfeeding duration. So much to cover!Recorded in October 2021.

Review of Hypoglycemia & Breastfeeding with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC.mp4 Aug 21, 2021

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What blood sugar defines hypoglycemia, & what is the best way to manage it, to prevent babies from preferring bottles, & to optimize lactation success? Join us as we discuss key takeaway points from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's updated protocol on hypoglycemia & breastfeeding.Recorded in July 2021

Postpartum Hemorrhage & Inverted Nipples with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC.mp4 Jul 03, 2021

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Join us to learn the most common causes of postpartum hemorrhage & how skin to skin & breastfeeding should be considered central in the prevention & management of this major cause of maternal death. We then have a broad discussion about inverted nipples, based on a recent study published from the University of Southern California Plastics Surgery. We discuss public perception of how inverted nipples affect lactation, & research on management of inverted nipples.Recorded in Jul...

T&am Nursing; Comparative Lactation; The Calming Effect of Breastmilk Odor; Risk of Febrile Seizures in Breastfed Children; Antihistamines During Lactation; Nipple Trauma with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC May 15, 2021

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We start out by discussing a study that evaluates milk composition during t&em nursing. We then review findings of a few very well-done studies- one on the calming effect of breastmilk odor, & another on the relationship between breastfeeding & risk of febrile seizures. During our last several minutes we talk about various medications during lactation, including anti-histamines, anti-cholinergics, & vasodilators. Join us!!Recorded in April 2021.

Complications of Frenotomy; Lactation Complications of Breast Augmentation Via Injected Material; The Choosing Wisely Campaign; with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC Apr 03, 2021

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Laser frenotomy is not without risk, & we present a published case demonstrating possible complications of the procedure. Injecting materials is a risky alternative to FDA approved breast implant placement for augmentation. We review a case that had disastrous complications during lactation. Lastly, we discuss the Choosing Wisely Campaign that helps patients choose medical interventions & procedures that are supported by evidence. We discuss examples of lactation-related practices tha...

Lactation Insufficiency & Obesity, Drug Treatment of Nipple Vasospasm, Finger Feeding vs Syringe Feeding & the Association Between Breastfeeding & Breast Density with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC Jan 30, 2021

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We will discuss various theories to explain the connection between obesity & lactation insufficiency. There are several options to treat vasospasm, & we will discuss how we decide what to use. Do you advise finger feeding? Listen up to learn more about how finger feeding has been studied in the NICU & our experiences with finger feeding as a supplementation method. The relationship between breastfeeding & breast density is a bit complicated- join us to learn more!Recorded in D...

The COVID 19 mRNA Vaccine During Breastfeeding with Cohosts Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC Dec 19, 2020

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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe during breastfeeding? If given to a breastfeeding mother, will it protect the breastfeeding infant from SARS-CoV-2 infection? Join us to find out!Recorded in December 2020.

Melatonin in Breastmilk, Endocrine Disruptors in Breastmilk, Rusty Pipe Syndrome, a 67 Yo Breastfeeding Mother, COVID-19. With Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC Nov 07, 2020

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We start with the role of melatonin in breastmilk, then discuss the various environmental contaminants may disrupt mammary gl& development. We then touch on rusty pipe syndrome, discuss a case of a 67yo woman who becomes pregnant & breastfeeds, & wrap up with the most current recommendations on breastfeeding management for a COVID+ mother. Phew!!Recorded in October 2020.

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