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Tina:
There's no problem at all here. HIDA scans use radioactive Technetium-99. This is a really weak isotope and most nuclear authorities don't even recommend interrupting breastfeeding at all as it is not dangerous at all to an infant.
Tc-99 has a half life of only 6 hours. I generally recommend pumping and discarding for 3-4 half lives, but this is just because most any woman can do this easily.
In your case, you have nothing to worry about.
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Breastfed 12 hours after hida scan?
My two year old still nurses. I had a hida scan done yesterday at 8am but waited until about 10pm to nurse. I was told to wait 2-3 days but we co sleep and she ended up nursing while I was sleeping.. will she be okay or should I be worried?? I also did not pump and dump(don’t have a pump anymore)
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.
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