Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Xenon (133Xe)? Is Xenon (133Xe) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Xenon (133Xe) extracts into breast milk? Does Xenon (133Xe) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Xenon (133Xe) influence milk supply or can Xenon (133Xe) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Xenon (133Xe) usage in lactation

Information in this record refers to the use of Xenon (133Xe) as a diagnostic agent. Because of its low systemic bioavailability after inhalation, the International Commission on Radiological Protection and other experts state breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of Xenon (133Xe).[1][2][3]

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