I did my research and contacted the Illinois Teratogen Information Service, as recommended by the midwife office I made my first appointment with for July 31st. ITIS is a state run organization that provides free information in regards to various exposures during pregnancy/breastfeeding. And I happily learned that my two biggest concerns at work--Isoflurane gas and x-rays--are truly of no concern. Because our Isoflurane gas is hooked up to a proper scavenger system, I don't have to worry about the minimal exposure I'm faced with. In super-high doses it can cause hemolytic anemia, but that would get caught by me a) feeling like junk and b) routine bloodwork. And x-rays are only dangerous during a single super-high dose directly on the uterus. So while lower back x-rays taken on me would be a no-no, being present, well out of the beam, wearing a lead gown, is fine. Minimal exposures over time don't have ill-effects.
So, all of our bases are covered in work-related issues!
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