June, I have been working with a mother here with this same diagnosis. If a person has no further problems with her thyroid, and if it has been a long enough time since the RAI so that she is clear of radioactivity, which should not take years, but I donšt know for sure... Then I donšt think there should be any problem... They should regulate her dose by blood test, as usual with thyroid replacement. I am not sure there is any difference here whatsoever, though I am no thyroid expert. Kathleen Kathleen Bruce RN IBCLC Independent consultant: Lactation Resources of Vermont, Medela, Inc. Listowner Lactnet listserv [log in to unmask] Archives: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/lactnet.html On 12/6/06 12:46 AM, "June & John" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi All > > I have permission to post:- > > I have been asked about the inpact of CA Thyroid > > Here is a brief history > > This mother delivered in 2000 normal vaginal delivery, excellent lactation > 2003 Diagnosed with CA Thyroid > Had RAI, (Radioactive Iodine)on then put onto Thyroxin > 2005 Right nodes Removed + RAI > 2006 Pregnant > Normal Pregnancy, On Thyroxin 100 mcg and every second day 150mcg normal > thyroid function. induced at 41 weeks, NVD, Birth weight 3370, Thyroxin has > been reduced to 100mcg since the birth. Baby hasnšt fed vigorously, Breast > are full, but this mother feels her lactation isnšt establishing like her last > breastfeeding experience. > ? Would the lactation be slow due to the RAI, should the dose be kept the > same?(150) > What other factors am I missing? > > Thankyou for input > > June Nicholls > IBCLC > > > *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html