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No. For there to be any effect from radiation the fetus (unborn child) must be in the direct beam. This only happens for certain kinds of exams. The fetus is not exposed during head CTs, chest X-rays, or mammograms. If the fetus is near the radiation, like for a chest CT, we can provide a lead apron for added protection.
