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What to do if i'm 14 weeks pregnant and have a severe needle phobia, any information will help. do they have to use the contrast dye for the brain?
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Not sure I : understand need for brain evaluation for pregnancy. I may be missing something here. Start getting help for your needle phobia early on. Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.
Answered 5/28/2016
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