Seriously. When traveling with my pregnant wife we realized that we weren't sure the scanners were safe for pregnant women, so we asked for a pat down. She was

Seriously. When traveling with my pregnant wife we realized that we weren't sure the scanners were safe for pregnant women, so we asked for a pat down. She was in tears by the end of the experience. We have both received many pat downs in Chinese airports that didn't bother either of us.