My wife just found out that she’s pregnant… only about 2-3 weeks along. She recently had a dental x-ray. The x-ray machine was pointed at the side of her face and they covered her with an x-ray shield from her neck to above her thighs (belly was completely covered). Now that she knows she is pregnant, she will avoid any other x-rays, but she is scared that she may have done some damage to the baby. Should she be concerned? Any thoughts?
2007-03-07 01:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by Michael B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, she shouldn't be concerned. As a rule of thumb, x-rays should not be done on a pregnant woman, but a dental x-ray is so short and in such a small dose, I doubt it would do any damage, especially because she was wearing the sheild. I'd say to not worry about it, because it will just drive her crazy and if she's still concerned to go ahead and call the nurse advice line. Congratulations on the baby and good luck!
2007-03-07 01:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did the same thing she had went to the dentist 2 weeks prior to finding out she was pregnant she is now 25 weeks along and the ultrasounds so far have been very good.
2007-03-07 01:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the amount of radiation is so small and that's exactly why they cover your belly with lead.
No worries!
2007-03-07 01:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i went to the dentist when i was pregnant they didn't do an x-ray on me because i was pregnant but i was also much further along than she is.
2007-03-07 01:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is concerned, bring it up to her doctor. The lead apron should have protected her. Best of luck.
2007-03-07 01:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her belly was covered, she's fine.
2007-03-07 01:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋