Today I had a third time mom who, since her last pregnancy, was
diagnosed with Hashimoto disease,  chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, which
is under control with meds.  A  friend of hers who is a Professor of
Endocrinology, not an MD,  told her not to breastfeed because the high
levels of prolactin may trigger further autoimmune responses, maybe even
SLE, and though she is a devoted breastfeeder, the idea is rather
frightening.
I found no direct reference to this possibility but my grasp of
endocrinology is definitely less than her professor.  One of our
professors said that this is nonsense and that of course she should
breastfeed.
Anyone have any info on this?
By the way, her hypothyroidism has not interfered with milk supply in
any way.  Her baby is thriving.
TIA
Esther Grunis, IBCLC
Lis Maternity Hospital
Tel Aviv, Israel
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