I have a flight next week and im 16 weeks. Slightly tension ho rahi about walking through those security scanners at the airport. Does the radiation or whatever affect the baby? pls share if u travelled while pregnant.
After a long IVF journey, every single thing felt like a risk to me. But please rest assured, security metal detectors are non-ionizing and completely safe for your precious little one. Take a deep breath, you are doing a wonderful job protecting your baby.
Yes they are, I went through them at the metro station almost daily with my huge bump. Baby is currently wide awake at 3 AM screaming, so clearly the detector didn't block his energy! Don't worry, it's just electromagnetic fields, not harmful radiation.
Honestly, they are supposed to be safe, but since I had a very complicated pregnancy, I was extra cautious. I used to politely ask the female security guards for a physical pat-down instead of walking through the machine. If you are anxious, just ask your doctor what they suggest.
Since I lost my first baby, I became extremely paranoid about everything, including airport scanners. Even though everyone said they are safe, I always requested the female guards for a manual pat-down. They are usually very understanding, so don't hesitate to ask if it gives you peace of mind.
Yes, they are safe, but standing in long security lines can be super tiring. I kept up my daily light walking and yoga during pregnancy with my doctor's okay, which helped me stay active. But standing still at airport security always made my back ache, so try to ask for priority queue!
I was just reading up on this because I have a flight coming up soon! Apparently, they use low-frequency magnetic fields which are totally safe for the baby. Still, it's good to know we can request a manual check if we feel nervous.
