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Does hand xray during 4th week of pregnancy harm the baby? Will it cause cancer or birth defects in baby in future
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Hi There is a concept of all are none rule in pregnancy till 4th week . So if embryo suffers any harmful radiation before this period it gets aborted otherwise it grows normally . No chance both defects due to radiation exposure during first 4weeks
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Keep calm . Continue folic acid , expect healthy baby
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