What should be done if a declaration of pregnancy is withdrawn?

The correct answer is rooted in the guidelines for occupational radiation safety concerning pregnant workers. When a declaration of pregnancy is withdrawn, the specific dose limit that was in place for the embryo or fetus no longer applies beyond the point of conception until the declaration is retracted. This means that the lower dose limit, which is put in place specifically for protecting the developing fetus, is only applicable during the time the declaration is acknowledged.

Once the declaration is withdrawn, there is no longer a formal recognition of the embryo or fetus, meaning the special radiation safety measures and dose limits for the embryo/fetus cease immediately, and revert back to the standard dose limits for the individual. Therefore, the idea is that the dose limit only pertains to the duration during which the pregnancy was declared; hence the specific protections are no longer relevant after that declaration is taken back.

Understanding this is crucial for both compliance with safety regulations and ensuring the health of the pregnant employee and their fetus, while also acknowledging the legal and personal autonomy of the employee to withdraw the declaration.