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Q: Xray CT scan when pregnant

asked by: layal on May 17th, 2009

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hi how are you im layal from jordan but living in dubai(UAE)i had been expose to xray and ct scan several time after 2 day i discover that im pregnant >>xray or ct scan will affect the baby

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Week of Pregnancy
Effect

0–1 (pre-implantation)
Death of embryo

2–7 (organ development)
Malformations, reduced growth, cancer

8–40 (fetal stage)
Malformations, reduced growth, cancer, mental retardation

Women who have been x-rayed before realizing they are pregnant should talk to their doctors.

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