KNOW THE RISKS OF X-RAYS IN PREGNANCY - PREGNANCY
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Know the risks of x-rays in pregnancy



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The increased risk of getting x-rays during pregnancy is related to the chances of causing genetic defects in the fetus, which can result in illness or malformation. However, this problem is rare because a very high amount of radiation is required to cause changes in the fetus. Generally, the maximum recommended radiation during gestation is 5 rads , which is the unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed, because from this value the fetus may undergo changes