X-rays

[NewMom85]

So I am 7w 6d and I have not had my first exam yet. So we have not told our family and friends we are expecting until we know everything is ok. A major part of my job is taking X-rays and scrubbing in for surgical procedures. I have done my best to pawn off X-rays and giving away surgeries I really want to do but I don’t want my coworkers to get suspicious so I sometimes have to do these things. I make sure to wear as much protective great as possible but I'm concerned about what it could do to our baby. How bad are X-rays if I limit to around 5 a week? (1/20 of what I normally do)

[robynbaillif]

Just curious - are you a veterinary technician?  I am and because of the potential risks I elected to tell my coworkers as soon as I knew.  My doctor said first trimester is most important in regards to xrays and anesthetic gases.  I was hesitant because we haven't had our ultrasound yet.  You can get a respirator for anesthesia that greatly reduces your risk - if you are a vet tech your clinic will usually purchase that for you.

[brit333]

You can always call your Dr ahead of time tho and ask a nurse.. It might be best for peace of mind

[NewMom85]

Thank you ceceila4, that makes me feel better! Sometimes It's just not avoidable. And keelie81, I am a veterinarian so I do not work in a field where I would know what amount of exposure is safe for a pregnant human. I plan to ask my doctor but as I stated I haven't had my first appointment yet so I was hoping there were other women here who have been in the same situation.

[ceceila4]

As long as you are protecting yourself, u should be ok, I am a dental assistant and did X-rays throughout my first pregnancy(mon-fri)  and my son came out perfect.. I still assist and take X-rays with this baby also, the way they make X-ray machines now days, u get more radiation from the sun.. Good lick and Congrats!!

[keelie81]

This is not something you should be asking us. You work in the field so you should know. Call your doctor