72 hours no breastfeeding due to radiology imaging

i haven’t gone thru it but I stopped for a wic because I got covid but my baby latched perfectly fine afterwards. my mom took the baby away from me so she wouldn’t really get it :)

I had a CT scan and was never told to stop pumping or to dump what I did pump. Have you done your own research into it? The radiologists aren't always knowledgeable about that kind of stuff

I would get another opinion from your pediatrician or a lactation consult. I don't want to tell you not to worry. Because I have no idea. but I would think that your baby's doctor would be a good resource?

https://medicine.yale.edu/diagnosticradiology/patientcare/policies/breastfeeding/#:~:text=For%20all%20non%2Dcontrast%20exams,the%20baby%20and%20nursing%20mother.

@Brianne yeah according to this article I have to stop breastfeeding for 72 hours due to the kind of imaging I am getting done

I'm sorry that's happening. I would definitely be stressed out too. Did he usually drink from a bottle? Or is he strictly breast?

@Brianne he has had both formula and breast so he is used to both. I'm going to try and pump as much as possible before then while I can. I'm just sad that we won't have that bond for 3 whole days... and of course I'm worried that he won't latch again... I'm sure he will but the worry is still there

@cristina avila it makes me feel better to know that your baby latched after a week.

I had to wait 48hrs for my imaging and was not able to save up enough breastmilk but luckily I was able to get the same formula that they gave her to supplement in the hospital when she was born. She was able to latch back on after the wait period.

if he hadn't had a bottle I was going to just suggest using a bottle specifically for babies who do both. But I think since he is used to the bottle and the breast he should be pretty well established on switching between the two. I totally understand your worries though. I too have gallbladder issues. I don't have a PCP and I've been putting off getting on because I'm concerned that once I do and the issues are addressed I'll have to have it removed or something will happen that will interfere with breastfeeding. I know this is probably not the best idea. But I have so much fear and anxiety over it I cannot even face it! You are brave Mama. And know that whatever happens you are doing your best right now to continue on your breast feeding journey.

@Brianne I had the same fear and anxiety about this, but I can't deal with the pain from passing stones and my pancreas getting inflamed. It's some of the worst pain I've ever been through. I just want to be able to eat without being afraid of a flare up. I can't wait to get this stupid gallbladder removed lol. I'm just not happy that it has to be done this way.

@Kadie that's good that she latched back on easily. Did you have gallbladder problems too?

I'm also just terrified of having surgery!! But it's getting pretty bad. I'm currently hiding in the back of my job crunched up in a ball. Did you get gallbladder issues from pregnancy or did you have it before?