Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast

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-c...

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 &...

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 bet...

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.

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.

The demand, access, and use of pasteurized donor human milk has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive directors of 3 large, successful nonprofit milk banks that are members of the Human Milk Banking of North America organization answer commonly asked questions about human milk banking during the pandemic. Recorded in May 2020.

Around the country, it is common for new mother-infant dyads to leave their maternity centers earlier than pre-COVID-19. Since so many medical offices are closed to COVID+ individuals, how can COVID+ mothers find follow up for their newborn(s)? Drs Glassman & Saslaw share their solution for a population with high rates of COVID-19, Upper Manhattan & the Bronx, NYC. Recorded in April 2020.