Scared about radiation from x ray and CT scans

So a few weeks ago when I was 23 weeks pregnant I was taken into hospital with suspected blood clots, that evening I had a chest x ray, head CT with the intravenous dye and then the following morning was administered blood thinners followed by a chest CT with intravenous dye. All scans were clear and I was sent home. I’m really struggling mentally now with what the potential side effects from radiation exposure to baby will be. I know they say effects are rare and radiation is minimal but I feel like that many scans was unnecessary. I’m an emotional wreck still and can’t seem to find any reassurance online nor know who the appropriate people are to contact to talk about it, has anyone else been through similar?

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I hope this helps put your mind at ease. I was hospitalised due to pneumonia between 18 and 23 weeks pregnant. During that time, I had 4 chest xrays and a CT with contrast. I was assured the risks had been considered and were minimal. I was very poorly, needing high flow oxygen 24 hours a day, unable to walk or talk. I was convinced there would be complications for the baby. Today, she is 4 months old and thriving!

thank you, it does ❤️ so pleased you and little one are doing well 💕

The doses of radiation in chest x Ray and chest ct (and even abdominal/pelvic ct) are well below the range required to cause fetal harm so benefit to you is always considered to outweigh potential fetal risks. Xx

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