Hi Sally,
We have come across this multiple times in the hospital where I work. The American College of Radiology has a good statement. One place it can be found (from infant risk.com) https://www.infantrisk.com/sites/default/files/files/Radiocontrast%20Breastfeeding.pdf
The important thing to remember is that it is a *contrast* dye, meaning they need it to *not* be absorbed so that they can see the contrast where they are looking. That, in turn, means (according to the ACR) only extremely small amounts (less than 1%) *might* be absorbed into the mother's system and only 1% of that (according to the ACR) of that would find its way into the mammary tissue.
Cindy Garrison BS IBCLC
practicing in Pittsburgh, PA
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:22:13 +0000
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> A mother has just contacted me because she has to have an MRI scan to c heck her heart. She had a letter from the hospital to say she will need to refrain from breastfeeding for 48 hours following the procedure. I can't find any evidence to support this, and haven't come across this before. Has anyone else?
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:16:09 -0500
> From: Kim Kuopus
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> Excuse the ignorance of my question... PTP I have a pt I thought had yeast on her nipples, cultured the nipples for verification. Culture came back positive for staph aureus. Mom is now panicky and wanting to quit breastfeeding. I put her on Mupirocin cream. She has no abscess, no systemic symptoms, no breast pain. Nipples are red, slightly shiny with white curds.... She is asking me questions I do not know the answer to. I did some research and am not finding the answers I need. She has concerns of transferring staph aureus to her infant. Since it is on her own skin I stated she may have transferred it to her infant, who is one month old. Infant is healthy with no ill symptoms. I explained to her the prevalence of staph aureus in the community. I discussed pumping and not breastfeeding until nipples are healed. She had concerns of staph aureus being in her breastmilk, I offered to culture her milk. She has declined at this time. She would like a systemic antibiotic instead of topical mupirocin. I explained that since she is symptom free, no fevers, abscesses etc an antibiotic is not indicated at this time. She asked about feeding her freshly EBM to her infant. I can't find much info on this? I feel the acidity of the gut and the antimicrobial properties of the milk would decrease the amount of staph her infant would be exposed to? I thought possibly freezing the milk for a time period would kill some of the staph if she was really concerned? Does flash pasteurizing kill staph? I do not know these answers and after some searches am not finding concrete answers. So, any info related to this case greatly appreciated!
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> Thanks! This site IS rich in breastfeeding answers and I thank you all who share their wisdom for all to benefit.
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> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:30:15 -0500
> From: Patricia Young
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> Need to know what contrast they are using. Pat in SNJ
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