How long after CT scan can I have a baby?

According to authoritative scientific research, the radiation sources of CT and X-rays are the major culprits causing fetal malformations in pregnant women, so pregnant women should not undergo CT scans. Adhering to the standards of eugenics. If a woman is planning to get pregnant in a short period of time. It is necessary to avoid CT scans. If you have already done CT due to immune factors, when would it be safer to start preparing for pregnancy?

1. It is well known that CT examination has strong radiation hazards. But CT inspection is also its unique advantage. However, its strong radiation hazard also makes some special families, such as pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant, unable to do CT scans, or have other concerns after doing CT scans. It is crucial to understand the safety of CT and the common problems in preparing for pregnancy.

2. CT examination will produce a certain amount of radiation to the human body, which has been scientifically verified. For those who are not allowed to play, this radiation level is completely safe, but it should be taken into consideration. After doing a CT scan, it is better and more scientific to wait at least three months before getting pregnant. If the waiting time in front of the CT machine is long on the day of the CT scan, the time for preparing for pregnancy can be extended to half a year.

3. Some women did not realize they were pregnant when they were taking the CT scan, but found out they were pregnant right after the CT scan. This would make them very anxious and they would worry about the baby being deformed. Although the strong radiation source of CT will affect the fetus, you should still follow the doctor's prenatal examination recommendations and be sure to do detailed prenatal examinations on time. After all, children are small lives.

Giving birth to a healthy child is the wish of the whole family. After the CT scan, although you cannot get pregnant immediately, you can put the work of preparing for pregnancy on the schedule, such as starting to take folic acid tablets in the prescribed amount to prevent the baby's central nervous system malformations, or increasing your physical exercise, starting to plan your diet for pregnancy, doing a comprehensive pre-pregnancy physical examination, etc. Making all preparations in advance can also make the preparation for pregnancy more successful.