After giving birth, women need to breastfeed their babies in a timely manner. Some women may need to undergo CT scans during lactation, and breastfeeding mothers may be exposed to radiation during CT scans. Many mothers are very worried that CT scans will affect milk production and have adverse effects on their babies. So, how long can CT scans be used for breastfeeding?
CT scan will not affect the quality of the mother's milk, so after the CT scan, the mother can immediately breastfeed. This is mainly because during CT examination, doctors will ask patients to take relevant protective measures, which can minimize radiation as much as possible, so there is no need to worry too much about this.
However, it should be noted that if certain medications need to be taken during CT examination, breastfeeding should not be done immediately. Breastfeeding should be prohibited for 3-5 days, and milk should be promptly aspirated and discarded during this period to avoid milk return.
If medication is taken during CT examination, mothers need to drink plenty of plain water in a timely manner to accelerate the excretion of medication and avoid adverse effects on breastfeeding. During breastfeeding, it is necessary to rest more and not take medication indiscriminately. Eat more high protein foods to improve the quality of breast milk, and drink more soup such as chicken soup, fish soup, etc. This can promote an increase in milk production, which is beneficial for mothers to breastfeed.
