Because the radiation is low-energy, your breasts will be exposed to only small amounts of radiation. Modern machines use these low doses of radiation to capture high-quality images. Plus, the benefits of mammography outweigh any potential harm due to radiation exposure. If there is any chance that you may be pregnant, notify your health care provider and the X-Ray technologist at our mammogram imaging center. Though any risk to the fetus is very small and mammograms are generally safe for pregnant women, screening mammograms aren't typically done for pregnant women who are not at increased risk for breast cancer.