Marilyn writes:
Have permission to post. Mother will be returning to work in Cardizc Cath
Lab. Is worried about the amount of Radiation she will recieve or that may
enter her milk. She will wear lead apron however has some concerns. The C ath is
done under flouroscopy and she will be work there 8 hour shifts. Any help
would be appreceiated. Can directly e-mail her @ [log in to unmask]
(mailto:[log in to unmask])
Marilyn,
For enviromental questions like this, one of the best people is this woman
who worked at the NY State Health Dept in Albany, I think her name is Judy
Schreiber, but I lost her info when our old computer died. Maybe someone else
has it? She helped some moms I knew who had questions about working in morgues
and with paints and solvents.
Here is an excerpt from an article of interest, maybe..
_http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/FactSheet/Diet/fs29.brfeed.cfm_
(http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/FactSheet/Diet/fs29.brfeed.cfm)
"
Are there any health concerns associated with breast-feeding?
Breastmilk is considered to be the ideal nutrient source for infants.
However, because certain chemicals persist in the environment, are stored in fat
and secreted in breast milk, they have been studied by researchers at the
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). These researchers
concluded that in the vast majority of women the benefits of breast-feeding
appear to outweigh possible risks.
In only a few cases, women should consult with their health care providers
before breast-feeding. These cases include women with certain infectious
diseases, women who have been taking prescription or street drugs, or women who
may be exposed to high levels of certain environmental contaminants. There are
only a few circumstances that may lead to some women having high levels of
chemicals in their breast milk. These circumstances are 1) having a history of
work-place exposure to environmental chemicals, 2) having a large accidental
exposure and 3) regularly consuming fish that are caught in contaminated
waters (this does not include fish bought in supermarkets). " from the
(http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/)
Peace,
Judy
Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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