TY - JOUR
T1 - Iodine-induced neonatal hypothyroidism secondary to maternal seaweed consumption: A common practice in some Asian cultures to promote breast milk supply
AU - Emder, Phillip John
AU - Jack, Michelle Marion
PY - 2011/10
Y1 - 2011/10
N2 - 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.
AB - 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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U2 - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01972.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01972.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 21276114
AN - SCOPUS:79960227419
SN - 1034-4810
VL - 47
SP - 750
EP - 752
JO - Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
JF - Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
IS - 10
ER -