Airport security question

lbparadis · March 2011

Does anyone know if the full body scanners are safe to go through while pregnant? We are traveling next week, and I can't find any conclusive answers googling.

TIA!

InfamousQBert · March 2011

they're a form of xray, i believe, so you have whatever issues you would with a regular medical one. i'd opt for the pat-down, personally, even though it's so invasive.

Vscammell · March 2011

GREAT QUESTION! I look forward to seeing the answers

CakeBatter · March 2011

I'll be traveling in May, and will be opting for the pat down. I just don't feel they're safe, especially during pregnancy.

tourqeyes · March 2011

I flew last week and while I did not have to go through the scanner, I was told by security that it was safe while pregnant.

MrsRich0226 · March 2011

I'm flying tomorrow and I'll use the scanner. I prefer that over strangers touching me...

ericaley98 · March 2011

I've gone through them about 6 times since I've been PR (I travel quite a bit for work). They are safe. They are such a low dose that its practically nothing. The fact is that you will get MUCH more radiation during the auctual flight. Research has been done on flight attendants and the rate of miscarage and it is slightly higher then the national rate but only in women who spend lots of time in the air (more then the avg flight attendant). So I don't worry abt it.

evanssj · March 2011

I flew this week and didn't have to go through a scanner.

purple4u · March 2011

ericaley98:
I've gone through them about 6 times since I've been PR (I travel quite a bit for work). They are safe. They are such a low dose that its practically nothing. The fact is that you will get MUCH more radiation during the auctual flight. Research has been done on flight attendants and the rate of miscarage and it is slightly higher then the national rate but only in women who spend lots of time in the air (more then the avg flight attendant). So I don't worry abt it.

This exactly, I always wonder where this type of paranoia comes from

Ready4life · March 2011

I went through them when I was pregnant with #1. My Dr knew I was flying and also didn't make a big deal of it.

ababymaybe · March 2011

I wouldn't. 'they' say it's safe, but I don't really buy that. A pat-down, however unpleasant it may be, definitely doesn't pose any risk to baby so that is what I would opt for.

lbparadis · March 2011

Thanks Ladies! I might mention it to my doctor, but I have a feeling I know what she will say.

PecanSam · March 2011

lbparadis:
Does anyone know if the full body scanners are safe to go through while pregnant? We are traveling next week, and I can't find any conclusive answers googling.

TIA!

Do not do it!!!!!! Opt for the pat down.

I am an international flight attendant, and yes the TSA is saying it's safe but it is not. Pilots are already excused from going through it and flight attendants are next. Yes, you do get more radiation during the flight but why add to it?? Trust me we (as flight attendants) have been given a lot of material to read regarding the subject and nothing has said it is safe. Only TSA is reporting it is safe. Some airports have already stopped using them.

I wasn't even going through them while TTC. I'm not flying for work at all while I'm pregnant. It's not worth the risk, especially while you can get a pat down instead.

katgracenugget · March 2011

I opted for the pat down last week and, honestly, it was no big deal at all. I don't know why people freak out about it, the lady was very professional and it was totally fine.

PecanSam · March 2011

Someone said they went through them while they were pregnant with #1??? These machines just came out in the last year. I'm referring to the new machines where you stand with your arms raised and it looks right through you, not the regular machines that check for metal.

venussapphire · March 2011

i go through the same scanners at work everyday and they are totally safe

ufsandra85 · April 2011

i went on a plane 2 weeks ago and they were only picking select people to go through them. if you are lucky enough to get picked just ask for the pat down. my doctor said not to go through them.

chulita425 · April 2011

They are safe..someone quoted it on here already from the TSA website. I travel pretty frequently and no one has ever said its a problem.

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