Is it safe to breastfeed while undergoing Sclerotherapy?
Posted by: Dr. Thomas Wright : Category: Doctor Info, Sclerotherapy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy, pregnancy
How long does the Sclerosing agent remain in bloodstream after a procedure? I had it done while breastfeeding and was told to just disregard and continue.
Sclerotherapy solutions are safe in general. Saline solutions pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant. STS and other sclerosants, if used, are cleared fairly quickly. Usually within a few hours. There are no standards established regarding breastfeeding and sclerotherapy. But because it is cleared quickly, I recommend to nursing mothers that they pump the next 2 times their child would feed and discard the milk. They would supplement during this time of course. Then they may resume breastfeeding.
- Dr. Wright
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