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I am asking for chest x-ray by immigration department. i am 19 weeks pregnant. is it 100% safe to do chest x-ray. i am really worried about is baby.

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Dr. Jie Xu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Safe.: Don't worry. No single diagnostic x-ray contains enough radiation to put the fetus at significant risk. You need a lot of chest x-rays to really increase that risk. Take care!

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Answered 10/2/2015

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