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 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/

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 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

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-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/

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 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/

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

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.

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

Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein explore the effect of lactation on gestationalhypertension, followed by a discussion on trends of conversations around pumping on social platforms.

Dr. Anne Eglash discusses the recently updated breast imaging recommendations by the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Guidelines.

Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss a review on the effect of magnesium sulfate on lactation, and then discuss a case report of transient neonatal zinc deficiency.

Dr. Anne Eglash discusses a recent study that evaluated the safety of feeding left-over bottles of breastmilk and formula by measuring the change in bacterial growth after a partial feeding.

Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss a recent publication on the bidirectional associations between cortisol in breastmilk and infant behavior, and then discuss new research evaluating the safety of brexpiprazole use during lactation.

LactFact 132: The AAP Clinical Policy on Human Milk Feeding for Very Low Birthweight Infants

Dr. Anne Eglash discusses the recent American Academy of Pediatrics clinical policy on human milk feeding and breastfeeding for very low birthweight infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Breastfeeding, and an updated Model Maternity Policy

Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss a recent publication on breastfeeding and developmental outcomes in infants with prenatal cannabis exposure, and finish up by reviewing updates to a model maternity policy.

Dr. Anne Eglash reviews the current state of HTLV 1,2 prevalence, screening, risk of vertical transmission via breastfeeding, and possible mitigation strategies.