“Pregnancy ”
I just found out I am 4 weeks pregnant. My doctor can not see me until I am 8 weeks. I am traveling and flying next week and I was wondering if this is okay. Thank you!
Female | 26 years old
Conditions: Pregnant
1 Answer
For pregnant travellers and aircrew, the Australian and international guidance is that the unborn child should be treated in broad terms as a member of the public. The public dose limit is 1 mSv. Radiation exposure to an unborn child of less than 1 mSv above background levels will not lead to a significant increase in risk due to radiation. It should be noted that 1 mSv above background is a very conservative limit for the public and unborn children, it is well below any exposures that have proven health consequences.
