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I am pregnant and I had my last lmp on 04.10.2020 and as per my last usg according to baby growth doc said my lmp is 13.10.2020 but I went for accidentally HRCT chest scan on 19.10.2020 for covid diagnosis. Now I am worried for baby ? Is ct scan at this stage cause any side effects in my baby.
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I am afraid a minimum xray is dreadful to the fetus at this stage and CT scan is 100 times more XRAY exposure. Please consult with your GYNECOLOGIST at the earliest.
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