Are metal detectors safe during seventh month of pregnancy?

Question

I have to travel by flight next month, and I'll be in my seventh month of pregnancy. I'm a bit concerned about walking through the metal detectors at the airport; are they safe for the baby at this stage?

Meera Gandhi · Answer

Yes, they are absolutely fine, they don't use harmful X-rays at all! Don't stress too much about airport security, just walk through normally and enjoy your travel.

Jayalakshmi Mangal · Answer

I have a flight next week and I was also getting so worried about this! Did any of you ask for a physical search instead of walking through the machine?

Monisha Setty · Answer

Since I had a loss before, I was extremely cautious about everything. Standard walk-through metal detectors at airports use low-frequency magnetic fields which are considered safe, but you can always request a manual female pat-down if you feel anxious.

Trisha Bhosale · Answer

I felt so nervous the first time I went through airport security in my third trimester. But the security ladies were so gentle, they explained the machine is safe and even offered me water.

Kusum Narang · Answer

Yes, they are safe, so keep your mind at peace and travel safely. Just take God's name, stay positive, and don't let small worries disrupt your journey.