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Breastfeeding and radiologic procedures.

Jack Newman

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |September 18, 2007
    PubMed
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    Breastfeeding after MRI scans is safe. Contrast media used in imaging are excreted in minimal amounts, posing no risk to nursing infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Lactation Medicine

    Background:

    • Patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans are sometimes advised to avoid breastfeeding for 24-48 hours.
    • This recommendation is often based on concerns about contrast media transfer to the infant via breast milk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the scientific evidence behind the recommendation to withhold breastfeeding after MRI scans.
    • To determine the safety of breastfeeding following the administration of contrast media used in diagnostic imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing scientific literature and evidence regarding the excretion of MRI and CT contrast media into human breast milk.
    • Analysis of the potential impact of ingested contrast media on nursing infants.

    Main Results:

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    • Contrast media used in MRI and CT scans are excreted into breast milk in negligible quantities.
    • The amount of contrast media transferred to the infant through breastfeeding is significantly below any level that would cause concern.

    Conclusions:

    • There is no scientific evidence to support the recommendation to stop breastfeeding for 24-48 hours after MRI or CT scans.
    • Breastfeeding can be safely continued without interruption after maternal exposure to standard contrast media used in diagnostic imaging.