Podcast #147

Breastfeeding & Egg Allergy; & Thyroid Disease During Lactation

Anne Eglash MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FABM and Lena Edelstein MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC

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/⁠ 

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