There's probably contrast. See this:

http://radiology.rsna.org/content/216/2/325.full

Also see this more general handout on contrast media by Jack Newman

http://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/contrast_media.html

-- Jodine


On 22/10/09 11:19 AM, "Rachel Myr" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I don't understand why having an MRI would 'require' not feeding one's milk
> for 24 hours.  Is there some kind of contrast medium involved?  The MRI in
> itself is not a problem.
>
> Rachel Myr
> Kristiansand, Norway
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