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how does radiation affect a pregnant woman?

my boyfriend's mom just had radiation therapy, so he has to stay away from her. the thing is they live in a small apartment so is he exposed to the radiation? and does that affect me if he comes to see me? i am 30 weeks pregnant. i really need to know. i'm dying to know! i'm so nervous!

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1. There are different kinds of radiation therapy. If she went in daily for radiation treatments, which is most typical, then she is not radioactive at all. If she had to take a strong radioactive drug (not very common at all), then she should know that she has to stay away from everyone, even the pets. It is normal to worry when you are pregnant, but I think you are safe in this situation.