Not a very frequently asked question but one which causes a lot of distress as many mothers are advised to interrupt or stop breastfeeding unnecessarily. Having tests is bad enough without trying to manage milk supply and a distressed baby.
Hope this information that breastfeeding can continue as normal after the test helps
The Synacthen test and breastfeeding factsheet
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