I know the biggest risk is in the first tri - which you are out of so you should be fine. And then the biggest risk is low birth weight. Which again you were out of the first tri. But yea in the future I would wait till after the baby is born to get xrays. If you are concerned you can call your ob/mw. I am sure they will offer some reassuring words.
Calm me down I am freaking out!!!
Ugh. I just went to the local community dental clinic last week to get my teeth checked out from a referral from WIC. They did 2 x-rays and I was double covered with the lead blanket thing. I kinda questioned it at the time, but they knew I was pg and so I assumed it was all fine and good. today I talked to a regular dental clinic in town and the front desk woman kinda freaked out when I said this. Now I am totally and utterly freaking out. I felt that since I was double blanketed and such and they do these OB consults often that it was normal procedure, now I am almost crying thinking I may have done something terrible to my child. Freaking out here. I don't really want to Google anything because I just know it all will be bad
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...I'm scared for my baby. FWIW-I was 14 wks when this happened and the baby has been moving and such since I just am so freaked after what the front desk woman said. Ugh......
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it *can* be dangerous. it it's certainly not healthy thing to do for no good reason... but it doesn't mean your baby will be born with low birth weight or anything like that.
we all make little mistakes. I am a birth doula who knows a good bit about birth! I am also a 3rd time mama... and this pregnancy I accidentally took a supplement for quite while before having a duh moment and realizing it was causing my pre term labour. of all people I should have known better... but you know, you can't do everything perfect. we ALL have done stupid things during pregnancy without realizing it. the real problem is Xrays *can* cause problems and the benefits should be outweighed by the problems it could cause. every situation is different.
I would just take a deep breath and continue on being healthy.
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we all make little mistakes. I am a birth doula who knows a good bit about birth! I am also a 3rd time mama... and this pregnancy I accidentally took a supplement for quite while before having a duh moment and realizing it was causing my pre term labour. of all people I should have known better... but you know, you can't do everything perfect. we ALL have done stupid things during pregnancy without realizing it. the real problem is Xrays *can* cause problems and the benefits should be outweighed by the problems it could cause. every situation is different.
I would just take a deep breath and continue on being healthy.
I too had to have dental x-rays a few weeks ago (& then lots of dental work, YUCK & OUCH). I was about 9 weeks, they were digital x-rays, & I wore 2 vests. They explained that it wasn't risky, & I took their word for it because I didn't really have a choice. I need several root canals, even.
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I live in dental pain all the time & am so sick of it! Wah! I've been totally wondering if 3 pregnancies in a row is causing my sudden increase in dental caries. Hmph. I do take cal/mag daily.
Anyway, just wanted to commiserate with you!
Anyway, just wanted to commiserate with you!
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The hormonal changes and the m/s sickness are really bad for our teeth. Brushing, flossing, using flourid and possibly things like 'recaldent' to remineralize can really help, says my sister (a dentist). She also suggests chewing gum (with xylitol and recaldent) after snacks, if you can't brush right away.
Originally Posted by zjande  I've been totally wondering if 3 pregnancies in a row is causing my sudden increase in dental caries. Hmph. I do take cal/mag daily. |
Hey there, I think your baby will be fine
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When I was 8 weeks I had to have a cat scan and a chest x-ray (I was having some lung issues) and I was really freaking out too. I spoke to at least 5 doctors including 2 ob/gyn's and everyone assured me that the baby will be ok. One of the ob/gyn's said that they could have done the x-ray without the lead blanket and my baby would still be ok (that shocked me, not sure about that, but that's what she said!).
I've since had my 20 week u/s and heard the baby's heartbeat many times and he is just fine
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When I was 8 weeks I had to have a cat scan and a chest x-ray (I was having some lung issues) and I was really freaking out too. I spoke to at least 5 doctors including 2 ob/gyn's and everyone assured me that the baby will be ok. One of the ob/gyn's said that they could have done the x-ray without the lead blanket and my baby would still be ok (that shocked me, not sure about that, but that's what she said!).
I've since had my 20 week u/s and heard the baby's heartbeat many times and he is just fine
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