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Is It Safe To Go For TIFFA Scan During 18th Week Of Pregnancy?

I had undergone Mamography and chest x-ray without knowinfg i m preganent on the same day i had my ultrasound the result is single fetus of 12 w 6 days. The doctor has adviced to go for an TIFFA scan on 18 to 20 week.shall i go for the scan in 18th or 20 th week
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Sorry to say that some times these things happen.as you are already exposed to xray and mammogram only thing we can do is TIFFA at 18-22wks.dont worry as you are 12weeks plus,no much problem is expected.everything wil be fine.
Thank you
Regards
Vasundhara
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Is It Safe To Go For TIFFA Scan During 18th Week Of Pregnancy?

Hi Sorry to say that some times these things happen.as you are already exposed to xray and mammogram only thing we can do is TIFFA at 18-22wks.dont worry as you are 12weeks plus,no much problem is expected.everything wil be fine. Thank you Regards Vasundhara