Diagnostic Medical Exposures: Advice on Exposure to Ionising Radiation During Pregnancy

This publication has been superseded by RCE-9, Protection of Pregnant Patients during Diagnostic Medical Exposures to Ionising Radiation.

The document provides information on the health effects that are likely to occur in the embryo or fetus following exposure to ionising radiation during pregnancy and practical guidance on how and when to prevent or reduce unnecessary fetal exposures when pregnant women are referred for diagnostic medical procedures involving X-rays or radionuclides.

Last reviewed: 2 October 2009