special subjects
Risks of Medical Radiation
Radiation during pregnancy
Risks of radiationdepend on Dose Type of test Area being examined The fetus may be exposed to much less radiation than the mother; exposure to the fetus is negligible during x-rays of the following: Head Cervical spine Extremities Breasts (mammography) when the uterus is shielded The extent of uterine exposure depends on gestational age and thus uterine size. The effects of radiation depend on the age of the conceptus (the time from conception). 