Patient's question:
Since I got pregnant, I haven't had much to do and often watch TV and play on the computer. Is this harmful to the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Hello, when using a computer, electromagnetic radiation can exist around it, including X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared rays, and electromagnetic fields of ultra-high frequency, high frequency, medium frequency, and extremely low frequency. There are also electrostatic fields. However, the intensity of their emission is very weak and far below the current health standards required by China and international regulations. A decade of tracking surveys 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, fertilized eggs, embryos, and fetuses. In real life, the occurrence of miscarriages or the birth of malformed fetuses among some computer operators is a 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 "fear computers" and that normal use of computers 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 is necessary:
1. Maintain a distance of at least one meter from the computer.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Take a shower and change clothes after finishing work.