You may be asked to change position to the side or to stand up for additional pictures. You wear a hospital gown during the X-ray procedure. The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. The films are taken with you lying on your back, side, and standing. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the X-ray . Women should make the health care provider aware of suspected pregnancy . The X-ray can locate an object that has been swallowed. The X-ray may also help in diagnosing a pain in the abdomen or unexplained nausea . The ovaries and uterus cannot be shielded during the abdominal X-ray because of their location.