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I Had An X-ray Of My Kidney And Abdomen Region Very Early In Pregnancy, Before I Knew, Is My Baby Ok!?!? Help!

I conceived on the 12 of December and on the 19th I had an X-Ray taken of my stomach area. The tech did a pregnancy test (urine) beforehand but it obviously came back negative so we went ahead with the tests, they only took 2 pictures. But now that I know that I’m pregnant I am TERRIFIED something has happened to our baby. PLEASE help!!!!!!!!!


Robert D said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 4:52 am

You are FINE!!!
X-Rays are harmless. Seriously. They take all that precaution because of a 50s mentality.
You would need 100s of X-Rays to hurt your baby. And 1000s to hurt you.

cally l said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 5:22 am

I’m sure it will be OK I was xrayed in the last week with child 1 and then again several times with child 3, no danger was known then they are healthy
If you so concerned I’m sure you doctor can reassure you

Setzer said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 5:49 am

I don’t think there would be anything immediately endangering your baby… they do x-rays of wombs all the time to check the progress of a babies development.
Your baby will be fine

marlon_i said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 5:55 am

mine was fine. hes with me in my pic. consult a doctor to see how she/he develops. the md would give you couple of vitamins and things would be okay. dont worry. my son is the best source of joy to me now…

geear ( said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 5:57 am

In fact, yes radiation is one factor for pregnacy complication. Its better to get a medical assistance for now for early detection of complication due to x-ray but it to early to think negative thoughts. But im sure theres nothing wrong with you promise..

RT(R) said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 6:31 am

we xray and CT pregnant women all the time. While its not recommended, it is HIGHLY UNlikely your baby will have any problems. And xray techs DONT do pregnancy tests.

cheek_of said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 6:35 am

See a doctor…

dm said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 7:09 am

X-ray is considered a teratogenic agent, one that can cause abnormalities to the newborn. A pregnant mother should never undergo any x-ray test because it is harmful for the baby, especially for he first trimester because this is when rapid cell division occurs that will eventually develop the fetus.
Have you already had your check up? It’s best if you’ll tell this to your ob-gyne so that she’ll know what to do and what else can still be done.
I cannot really know if your baby is okay but for now, seek for a doctor’s help, ASAP.
Godbless you and your baby.

jilliebe said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 7:50 am

there is no guarantee, but I’m sure your baby will be fine. This happens more than you know. As an x-ray/CT tech, we get exposed early in pregnancies, and our kids are fine. If you have doubts, you can consult a genetic doctor. Have your OBGyn refer you.
I can understand your worry, but I think you’re borrowing trouble. Wait and have a 3-D ultrasound done……
ps–will results change the love you have for your child?

momo said,
in September 25th, 2009 at 8:26 am

If urine test came back negative it meant you were not pregnant at the time of xray.

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