Flying while pregnant

michelemerenda

My boyfriend and I are flying today and I was just wondering about going through the metal detectors and the body scan. Has anyone traveled recently?

satuttle1014

I have gone through a metal detector at security but rare to see them now. They say going through the body scanner is fine because it doesn't give off enough radiation to do anything to the baby. However, I don't trust it so I opt out and get a pat down to be safe. I have flown about 4 times since I got pregnant and I get a pat down every time. 

roo1oo

They're safe. Though if you're unsure request a pat down. And be prepared for whoever does it/whoever you request it from to give you a scathing look and take their sweet ass time fulfilling your request. 

SaltyMcNulty

michelemerenda said:

My boyfriend and I are flying today and I was just wondering about going through the metal detectors and the body scan. Has anyone traveled recently?

The metal detectors and body scans are safe. 

Momona1

I flew on August 17th and 26th. Opted for a pat down on one leg and chose to go through a scanner on the return (much busier security area and didn't feel like waiting for an available agent). The scanner is safe but if I fly again this pregnancy, I will go for the molestation, um, pat down.

sorarose

My experience when visibly pregnant was they sent me through the detector and then gave me a pat down. 

ceperks13

My doctor told me that the scanners were fine, that you actually end up with more radiation during the flight itself. I flew last week and went thru the scanner on her approval.

ecwk

I went through metal detector but opted for pat down instead of the scanner. I guess it's just a personal choice.

ArtlessIbex

I was a flight attendant for the duration of my pregnancy to eight months. I flew long-haul flights several times a week and went through the scanners every time.
They're safe.