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I had a radiology test a chest xray for home affairs it was done by standing on a machine. i just found out am pregnant is there risk to the fetus?
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X-ray in pregnancy: There is always a potential problem with x-rays in early pregnancy, and shielding should always be applied to avoid exposure to the fetus. Ask your OB physician to advise you with regard to the stage of pregnancy.
Answered 1/19/2019
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