>Therefore, suggesting pumping for 12 hours is in accordance with ICRP
guidelines. Storing >milk and using after at least 12 hours is also reasonable
(since half life is 6 hours, in 12 >hours the Tc99m has practically dissapeared
from the milk).

Thank you for this input, Veronica.

I have a question.  Is the suggestion to pump based on the assumption that
the mother's breast will fill and be uncomfortable in the 12 hour time period,
or is there another reason to remove milk from the breast during the twleve
hours?

Thanks so much,
Mardrey Swenson IBCLC

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