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I am 14 weeks pregnant and need a chest x-ray. is it safer to wait until 20 weeks gestation or is the risk the same if i do the x-ray now?
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Now is fine: Your baby will be covered with a lead apron over your belly when you get your chest x-ray. If you need to have an evaluation, earlier is better. Appropriate precautions for the baby will be taken.
Answered 3/23/2013
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It depends: If your doctor is checking for an acute process such as pneumonia, the technologist will shield your abdomen and pelvis. A non-emergency exam could be delayed.
Answered 12/29/2016
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