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I am a vet. tech. and do 3-4 x rays per week on animals. I wear an apron and gloves, & use strict collimation, but do have to be in the room for restraint purposes. We are thinking about getting pregnant and wondering if you think that this would cause any effects on the fetus if I was radiographing BEFORE I knew I was pregnant. Of course, I wouldn't resume after knowing. I know that an apron shield approximately 97% of scatter. Please let me know your thoughts.
In Reply to: Dr. Stoll - question for you posted by Jennifer on March 04, 2003 at 13:46:36:
Hi, Jennifer.
If this were me, I would discuss it with the Vet and a prudent Vet would find someone else to take that exposure until you have delivered. The most sensitive time for damage to the fetus is right before conception and for at least the first half of the gestation.
It is now known that, like lead, mercury, and the like, there is NO safe level of radiation exposure.
Let us know what you learn.
By the way, Dr Airola's classic "Every Woman's Book", for both you and the father, (prior to conception) is your best protection for the exposure you have already accumulated (see amazon.con link to this site.)
Walt
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