Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast

Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein discuss five abstract takeaways from the recent Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Conference in Toronto.  

Dr. Anne Eglash discussed a systematic review describing the evidence on the use of human milk for prevention and treatment of infant diaper dermatitis.

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.  Resources:Infant Formula Introduced Within 24 Hours of Birth Increases Egg Allergy RiskNilsson 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.2026.08.040PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42754150/American Thyroid Association 2026 Guidelines for Thyroid Disease in Preconception, Pregnancy, and PostpartumKorevaar TIM, Leung AM, Alexander EK, et al. Thyroid. 2026;36(5):481–544. Published online May 31, 2026.DOI: 10.1177/10507256261445624PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42219800/IABLE Handout:Antenatal Hand Expressionhttps://lacted.org/iable-breastfeeding-education-handouts/antenatal-hand-expression/

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

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.  Sources:Donor Human Milk Utilization in a Level 1 Newborn Unit of a High-Volume Delivery Hospital: A Cautionary TaleDaggle L, Port C, Kim V, DeVeau-Rosen S, Hickman W, Bodnar K. Breastfeeding Medicine. Published online August 5, 2026.DOI: 10.1177/15568253261470601PubMed: 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 StudyGharehkhani M, Tronstad I, Nilsen TIL, et al. Osteoporosis International. Published online August 14, 2026.DOI: 10.1007/s00198-026-08155-7Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00198-026-08155-7

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

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-analysisDoan DT, Nguyen TP, Le LT, Tran NN, Dang TH, Binns C. BMC Pediatrics. Published online July 16, 2026.DOI: 10.1186/s12887-026-07317-0PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42458349/Relactation Success: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Health Promotion Model-Based Education and Follow-UpDaştan Yilmaz A, Yeşilçiçek Çalik K. Breastfeeding Medicine. Published online July 21, 2026.DOI: 10.1177/15568253261470188PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42478236/

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

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 StandardsDinour LM, Camacho KM. Journal of School Health. 2026;96(7).DOI: 10.1111/josh.70173PubMed: 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 ReportWard A, Reyes SM, Luck B, Serke L, Figard L, Kimball A. AJP Reports. 2026;16(1).DOI: 10.1055/a-2832-1849PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41884655/

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