When people accept x-rays examination, x-rays damages their body unconsciously, especially in pregnancy. Doing x-rays examination during pregnancy can damage your baby. It may be true, but in some cases not receiving an x-ray can harm you more than it can harm your baby. Remember, only a healthy mom can have a healthy baby.

Whether is it safe to get x-rays during pregnancy or not?

x-rays are generally safe during pregnancy in accordance with the Food and drug administration’s report, but there is quite a bit of controversy around this issue. Studies have been debated , and therefore x-rays should only be done when the benefits are more than the risks. X-rays can give your health care and even life saving information about numerous  medical conditions. But Like many things, have two sides, x-rays have also risks.

Are all x-rays safe?
Not all x-rays are the same, if it is local parts, it will be difficult to have any exposure to other parts. For example, dental x-rays, there is hardly any exposure to any part of the body except the teeth.

X-ray check on the arms and legs do not expose your reproductive organs to the direct beam. It is always important that you make doctors know that you are pregnant if you might need an x-ray.

What are the chances which my baby will have an adverse effect if I had x-rays during pregnancy?
According to the Food and drug administration’report, no single diagnostic x-ray has a radiation dosage significant enough to cause adverse effects in a developing embryo or fetus. Some common diagnostic procedures include dental, chest, CT scan and abdominal view.

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