Iodine-induced neonatal hypothyroidism secondary to maternal seaweed consumption: a common practice in some Asian cultures to promote breast milk supply.
J Paediatr Child Health
; 47(10): 750-2, 2011 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21276114
ABSTRACT
Mild iodine deficiency is a recognised problem in Australia and New Zealand. However, iodine excess can cause hypothyroidism in some infants. We highlight two cases which illustrate the risks of excess dietary iodine intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding. They also describe a cultural practice of consuming seaweed soup to promote breast milk supply. Although most attention recently has been on the inadequacy of iodine in Australian diets, the reverse situation should not be overlooked. Neither feast nor famine is desirable.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Seaweed
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Hypothyroidism
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Iodine
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Milk, Human
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
En
Journal:
J Paediatr Child Health
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia