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    Aug 16, 2015, 12:10 AM
    X ray during pregnancy
    hi,I am 8 weeks pregnant I want to take x-ray of my chest .Will this is harmful to my baby?
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    Aug 16, 2015, 12:35 AM
    Why do "you want" what does the doctor want. What is the test for?
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    Aug 16, 2015, 04:30 AM
    If your doctor is recommending a standard chest X-ray, then it will be fine. Remind the technician that you are pregnant; you'll have a X-ray apron on for additional protection.
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