MRI scans use no ionizing radiation. Contrast agents are compatible with
breastfeeding. Gadolinium is the contrast agent most used, but even iodine
contrasts are acceptable while breastfeeding.

See
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/Rad/CSIfaq/Breastfeeding.pdf(Administration
of Contrast Medium to breastfeeding mothers, The American
College of Radiology)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1952588/

Veronica

Verónica Garea
LLL Argentina
Date:    Wed, 8 Dec 2010 09:57:38 -0700

> From:    Heather <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: MRI
>
> I have a client needing an MRI with the radiation dye. She was told to not
> breastfeed for 2 weeks. She wants another opinion as she will most likely
> wean if this is true, not by choice per say but by circumstances in her life
> right now.
>
> Heather Shelley LDEM
> Www.birthingyourway.com
>
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>
> Date:    Wed, 8 Dec 2010 09:59:15 -0700
> From:    Heather <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: MRI correction
>
> Contrasting agent will be used, obviously not my area of expertise.
>
> Heather Shelley LDEM
> Utah, USA
> Www.birthingyourway.com
>
>

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