Nursing mothers may need to avoid breastfeeding for about 24 hours after a CT scan, if the iodinated intravenous dye was used. This is because some of the ingredients in the dye can pass into your breastmilk and may be passed on to your baby. Tell your doctor or radiologist that you are breastfeeding before your CT scan and ask what they recommend.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Breastfeeding after a CT scan
Nursing mothers may need to avoid breastfeeding for about 24 hours after a CT scan, if the iodinated intravenous dye was used. This is because some of the ingredients in the dye can pass into your breastmilk and may be passed on to your baby. Tell your doctor or radiologist that you are breastfeeding before your CT scan and ask what they recommend.
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