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Yes and no..... This is not just an easy yes or no answer. The technologist doing the scan can wrap you with lead aprons to protect the fetus as much as possible but both mother and fetus will still get some radiation. This is best answered by risk vs benefit. I also believe many times there are other tests without the radiation exposure that can give you an answer. Ask your doctor is there a substitute test that can answer the same question. Many times we see pregnant mothers getting CT scans for very minor problems that either are not worth the risk or could possibly wait until later in the pregnancy to be done. ( the later in the pregnancy the radiation is done , the less risk to the fetus
As always thouroughly discuss this with your doctor, and if still unsure you can try to discuss this with the Radiologist at your local hospital. They are the doctors in the radiologic department that can answer many questions about dealing radiation safety.
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What is the difference between a ct head scan and a ct sinus scan?
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Food Baby!
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Ct scanning protocols for head trauma?
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3 weeks pregnant no baby on scan why is this?
Waaay too soon!
