Breastfeeding

Women who breastfeed after undergoing treatment for breast cancer are not at elevated risk for recurrence or new breast cancers, two studies presented at ESMO Congress showed.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation encouraging physicians to provide counseling that supports breastfeeding to people who are pregnant or who recently gave birth.

ORLANDO — Breastfeeding during hospitalization right after birth was associated with a diminished rate of childhood asthma, according to an abstract presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition.

Breastfeeding appeared safe in women with hormone receptor–positive early breast cancer who temporarily interrupted treatment to attempt pregnancy, according to results from the POSITIVE trial presented at ESMO Congress.

A higher risk for developing psoriasis was found in subjects who were fed formula as infants compared with those who were breastfed for at least the first 4 months of life, according to a Swedish study.

In this video, Ronny Drapkin, MD, discusses known risk factors for ovarian cancer.

BOSTON — Women exposed to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals known as PFAS may be more likely to struggle with breastfeeding, whereas the health effects of infant exposure to PFAS via breastmilk remain unknown, a speaker said.

The AAP reversed its long-held stance against breastfeeding with HIV, now saying that parents with HIV who wish to breastfeed should be supported in their decision, so long as they are on treatment and virally suppressed.

NEW YORK — Although guidelines have historically advised against lithium use while breastfeeding, there is a “clear need” for more research and monitoring guidance for patients who would like to breastfeed while on lithium.

Paolo Tarantino, MD, highlights modifiable risk factors for metastatic breast cancer.