I am working in a hospital and we're working on developing a policy about Radiographic procedures and breastfeeding. I'm wondering about the NRC information about I-131 NaI, I-125 NAI and I-123 OIH. The NRC chart recommends a complete cessation of breastfeeding. So does that mean that the mother can't breastfeed at all anymore? Wouldn't the radiation leave her body at some point and she could resume?
I have found this further information from NRC:
Complete cessation was suggested for 67Ga-citrate, 123Isodium iodide, and 131I-sodium iodide. The recommendation for 123I was based on a 2.5% contamination with 125I, which is no longer applicable.
So does that mean they no longer recommend complete cessation for 123I?
I have heard that it may make a difference based on whether or not the mother's thyroid was removed, is that true? Can you please give us some guidance about this? Thank you.
I have found this further information from NRC:
Complete cessation was suggested for 67Ga-citrate, 123Isodium iodide, and 131I-sodium iodide. The recommendation for 123I was based on a 2.5% contamination with 125I, which is no longer applicable.
So does that mean they no longer recommend complete cessation for 123I?
I have heard that it may make a difference based on whether or not the mother's thyroid was removed, is that true? Can you please give us some guidance about this? Thank you.
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