X-rays increase the risk of malformed organs in a fetus, especially within a month and a half after conception.

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X-rays can cause damage to the DNA of developing cells, which can result in abnormal growth and development of organs in a fetus, particularly during the first trimester, when organs are forming. Therefore, X-rays are generally avoided during pregnancy, especially during the first 1.5 months after conception.

X-Rays Increase the Risk of Malformed Organs in a Fetus