Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and purpose of consultation; I am currently five months pregnant and use the computer every day for about 5 to 6 hours. Could this have a significant impact on the fetus if continued long-term?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is best to reduce usage! When operating a computer, electromagnetic radiation can exist around it, including X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared rays, and electromagnetic fields of extremely high frequency, high frequency, medium frequency, and extremely low frequency, as well as electrostatic fields. However, the intensity of their emissions is very weak and far below the current health standards set by China and international regulations. A decade of tracking studies have shown that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by computers is very small and is safe for the human body, including pregnant women, as well as for sperm, eggs, zygotes, embryos, and fetuses. In real life, the occurrence of miscarriages or the birth of malformed fetuses among computer operators is a rare phenomenon and should not be used to "condemn" computers. To this day, foreign experts have not provided scientific evidence that computers can affect fetuses. Therefore, he advises some expectant fathers and mothers that there is no need to be overly frightened by computers ("fear computers"), as normal computer use before and during pregnancy will not affect your little baby.(1) The radiation emitted by computers is far below the international standards, hence it does not pose a threat to adults.
(2) During the first three months of pregnancy, when the fetus is in a sensitive period of cell division and organ differentiation, radiation protection should be taken:
1. Keep at least one meter away from the computer.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Take a shower and change clothes after finishing work.