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Re: Question about breastfeeding after having a CT scan with contrast.....

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:08:38 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 20 Jun 2001, Chelsey wrote: >
>Is it safe to do or do I have to pump and dump? I am having a CT scan
>with contrast (the IV contrast, not the liquid you drink) next week and
>I have a 4 week old I am breastfeeding. Is it safe to feed him
>afterwards or should I pump and dump the milk for awhile. Thanks!
>
>--
>Chelsey
>

Chelsey, Most of these contrast material are safe, however, I would ask the Radiologist about the particular one they are using to make sure... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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