X-ray at Medical (split)

[Emma Blessings 0]

Hi

 

Is there any possibility that X-ray will be waived for a pregnant woman during the medical exam? Can a pregnant woman get an exemption  note for X-ray?  If yes, how?

 

[Emma Blessings 0]

I called the Doctor for the medical Exam in Toronto and he said that the X-ray is mandatory  and that the US embassy in Montreal would not accept a medical result without  X-ray,  he went further to say that  he uses a double Lead covering to cover the pregnant woman and that he dose it every week for pregnant women who comes for the medical test. I know that X-ray is contraindicated in pregnancy and I am not comfortable doing it,  the Doctor said that the Lead covering is 100% efficient. I am so surprised about  this

[Emma Blessings 0]

It's ok, Thanks for your replies

[Emma Blessings 0]

1 hour ago, Dee elle said:

i am sorry for giving what I now know is out of date information.

 

here is the link to the CDC information re TB testing, and unfortunately xray is mandatory for all including pregnant women... 

 

www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/tb-ti-civil.pdf

It's ok,  Thanks for your replies

[Lemonslice 4,947]

I have never seen it being waived for pregnant women.  You can delay the process and let the consulate know you will contact them after you had the baby; or you can have the x-ray while being protected by the lead shield.  If you have more questions, I suggest you discuss it with the doctor or midwife following your pregnancy.

 

Note:  Had I been pregnant, I would have delayed the process - maternal  and delivery care is also better in Canada in my experience. 

Edited November 20, 2017 by Lemonslice