Breastfeeding is a special period, and breastfeeding mothers need to pay attention to many issues during this time. Many pregnant women undergo certain radiation tests during breastfeeding, fearing that their milk may be affected and cause harm to their baby's body. Does radiation have an impact on milk?
Generally speaking, radiation has no effect on breast milk, and breastfeeding mothers need not worry if they undergo X-ray or other examinations. Although X-rays and CT scans do contain a certain amount of radiation, these radiation levels are within an acceptable and safe range for the human body, and will not cause any harm to the body.
If you are really worried, you can also express your milk and drink plenty of water on the same day to promote metabolism, and then breastfeed your child the next day. Of course, when conducting such examinations, mothers should also pay attention to taking protective measures to protect their bodies and avoid adverse consequences caused by improper protection.
However, if a radiographic examination is generally required, it may indicate that the mother has contracted a certain infectious disease. When breastfeeding the baby, it may be transmitted to the baby, and this situation requires careful breastfeeding. It is recommended to wait until the mother's condition recovers and she is no longer contagious before feeding the baby. Before that, it is necessary to promptly pump out the milk to avoid milk reflux.
