Babies remain at their most vulnerable while they’re still growing in the mother’s womb. This is why they require a certain set of nutrients and other necessities while growing.

If a pregnant woman smokes, drinks, or otherwise engages in risky activity, this can put the baby at harm of delayed development, permanent disabilities, and even death.

Nevertheless, there are still unborn babies who find themselves in the line of fire via no fault of their own.

The latest example of this to emerge came during a photoshoot at the Idaho National Lab, according to the Daily Mail.

Madison Hilly, who specializes in nuclear energy, is also currently pregnant. In the spirit of raising awareness about nuclear energy, she held a photoshoot at the Idaho National Lab.

However, the point of contention rose when Hilly placed her visibly pregnant belly on a nuclear waste canister. Now, Hilly insists that no harm was done. However, it’s a well-established fact that nuclear waste can pose serious danger to pregnant women and unborn babies.

The possible aftereffects from harm done also may not immediately materialize. It’s for this reason that Hilly’s taken some criticism on social media and in the press.

Certain Americans have also sounded off against nuclear energy itself. Despite the Idaho National Lab making this the focal point of the aforementioned photoshoot, nuclear energy still has the potential to generate radioactive waste.

This waste can, in turn, pose threats to not just pregnant women and unborn babies, but also humans in general and even animals.

On Hilly’s social media accounts, she’s also expressed her support for the “Green Nuclear Deal” and other energy initiatives with their own supporters and critics.

Amid the controversial photoshoot, the United States is having larger discussions about the type of energy that’s most feasible going forward.