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Can getting scanned by metal detector while 20+ weeks pregnant hurt baby?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Radiation exposure should be minimized during pregnancy. However, low level casual exposure as a metal detector are not significantly powerful enough to harm.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very unlikely: The security detectors use a low-frequency electromagnetic field to look for weapons. This frequency is safe for everyone, even pregnant women. These are not Xray Machines. But if you don;t feel comfortable you always can ask the officers to pat you down instead.

Answered 8/5/2014

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