May 2024
Breast Imaging
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Radiology Breast Imaging
Breast Imaging
The modalities for breast imaging include mammogram, MRI, and ultrasound. All 3 are safe during lactation, and do not require cessation or interruption of breastfeeding.1
Directly breastfeeding the child or pumping before the mammogram is advised to improve sensitivity of the test.1
For more information about imaging with contrast, please see the sections on CT with Iodinated Intravenous contrast and MRI with Gadolinium-Based Intravenous Contrast.
References
(1) Mitchell, K. B.; Fleming, M. M.; Anderson, P. O.; Giesbrandt, J. G.; the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine; Young, M.; Noble, L.; Reece-Stremtan, S.; Bartick, M.; Calhoun, S.; Dodd, S.; Elliott-Rudder, M.; Kair, L. R.; Lappin, S.; Lawrence, R. A.; LeFort, Y.; Marinelli, K. A.; Marshall, N.; Murak, C.; Myers, E.; Okogbule-Wonodi, A.; Roberts, A.; Rosen-Carole, C.; Rothenberg, S.; Schmidt, T.; Seo, T.; Sriraman, N.; Stehel, E. K.; Fleur, R. St.; Wight, N.; Winter, L. ABM Clinical Protocol #31: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Studies in Lactating Women. Breastfeeding Medicine 2019, 14 (5), 290–294. https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2019.29128.kbm.