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EPISODE · May 16, 2022 · 24 MIN

Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnancy: X-Rays, CT Scans, MRIs and Ultrasound: Episode #97

from True Birth · host Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon, CNM, MS, RNC-OB

Radiology and imaging techniques in pregnancy are reviewed such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs.  Find out when it is safe to get imaging done in prengnacy.    The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that routine X-rays and other diagnostic procedures be avoided during pregnancy primarily because if it can be delayed, that is advisable. However, they state that imaging studies are sometimes unavoidable and some may be medically necessary. In this podcast, we explain what imaging in pregnancy is Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/ Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes Our Social Channels are as follows Twitter: https://twitter.com/integrativeob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maternalresources IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativeobgyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeOB

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