Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast

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  LactFact 146: Infant Infections Associated with Breastmilk 14.09.2026 9min

  Dr. Anne Eglash discussed a review describing cases that have associated infant infections with breastmilk.
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  Donor Milk, & Breastfeeding & Risk of Fractures 27.08.2026 29min

  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
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  LactFact 144: The Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation 20.08.2026 5min

  Dr. Anne Eglash reviews a systematic review that describes the prevalence and breadth of symptoms related to genitourinary syndrome of lactation.
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  Breastfeeding, Colic, and Relactation 30.07.2026 35min

  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/
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  LactFact 142:  Effects of PFAS on Lactation 06.07.2026 8min

  Dr. Anne Eglash discusses a recently published review on the effect of PFAS on lactation.
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  Breastfeeding Education in Schools, & Fortification with Mother’s Own Milk 28.06.2026 29min

  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/
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  LactFact 140: Duration of Colostrum Feeds for Preemies 26.06.2026 7min

  Dr Anne Eglash discusses research on the optimal duration of time for oral colostrum administration to premature infants.
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  Pain Management, and Prolactin Levels during Pregnancy 09.06.2026 31min

  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. 
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  LactFact 138: Management of Infectious and Inflammatory Mastitis 04.05.2026 12min

  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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  Pumping, and the Effect of Lactation on Hypertension 29.04.2026 40min

  Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein explore the effect of lactation on gestational hypertension, followed by a discussion on trends of conversations around pumping on social platforms. 
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  LactFact 136: Breast Imaging During Lactation 07.04.2026 12min

  Dr. Anne Eglash discusses the recently updated breast imaging recommendations by the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Guidelines.
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  Effect of Mag Sulfate & Diagnosing Zinc Deficiency 30.03.2026 45min

  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.
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  LactFact #134: Feeding Left-Over Bottles of Breastmilk or Formula 06.03.2026 9min

  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.
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  Associations between Cortisol in Breastmilk and Infant Behavior, and Safety of Taking Brexiprazole During Lactation 27.02.2026 43min

  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.
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  LactFact 132: The AAP Clinical Policy on Human Milk Feeding for Very Low Birthweight Infants 06.02.2026 11min

  LactFact 132: The AAP Clinical Policy on Human Milk Feeding for Very Low Birthweight InfantsDr. 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.
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  Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Breastfeeding, and an updated Model Maternity Policy 14.01.2026 40min

  Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Breastfeeding, and an updated Model Maternity PolicyDr. 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.
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  LactFact #130: HTLV 1, 2 Prevalence and Screening in the USA 29.12.2025 7min

  Dr. Anne Eglash reviews the current state of HTLV 1,2 prevalence, screening, risk of vertical transmission via breastfeeding, and possible mitigation strategies.
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  Pumping Trends in the USA, and How Parental Diet Affects Milk Quality 15.12.2025 40min

  Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein first discuss recent pumping frequency and trends in the USA, and finish up by reviewing evidence on how parental diet quality affects the anti-oxidant activity of breastmilk.
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  LactFact #128: The Updated 2025 WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraception During Lactation 02.12.2025 10min

  Dr. Anne Eglash discusses the World Health Organization’s 2025 updates to their medical eligibility criteria for contraception during lactation.
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  Burping and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis During Lactation 17.11.2025 33min

  Dr. Anne Eglash and Dr. Lena Edelstein explore the science of burping and then discuss evidence on the effect of breastfeeding on the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.