Breastfeeding & Egg Allergy, & Thyroid Disease during Lactation

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 Expression

https://lacted.org/iable-breastfeeding-education-handouts/antenatal-hand-expression/