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Are Metal Detectors Safe For Pregnant Women?
Question: HI ..My wife is 15weeks pregnant. I just wanted to know if metal detector in mall is safe for pregnant women. she has passed through a hand metal detector, is there any risk?
Brief Answer:
It's safe.
Detailed answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Short exposure to the metal detector is completely safe.
It has no active harmful radiations.
There is nothing to worry as it has no adverse effects on the mother or the fetus.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Deepti Verma, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
It's safe.
Detailed answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Short exposure to the metal detector is completely safe.
It has no active harmful radiations.
There is nothing to worry as it has no adverse effects on the mother or the fetus.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Deepti Verma, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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