Patient's question:
I work in the computer field, and I know that computer radiation is harmful to the fetus. However, even if I am pregnant, I cannot give up my job. I would like to ask when should I get pregnant so that the baby is not affected by health issues? (In other words, how long should I avoid contact with computers before getting pregnant? Is there such a saying?) If I continue working, what measures can I take to protect the fetus from radiation?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your situation, you can wear a radiation protection garment to avoid radiation.When operating a computer, electromagnetic radiation can exist around it, including X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared rays, and extremely high-frequency, high-frequency, medium-frequency, and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields, as well as electrostatic fields. However, the intensity of their emissions 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. It is also safe for sperm, eggs, zygotes, embryos, and fetuses. In real life, the occasional occurrence of miscarriages or the birth of malformed fetuses among computer operators is a coincidence and should not be used to "condemn" computers. To this day, foreign experts have not provided scientific evidence that computers affect fetuses. Therefore, he advises expectant fathers and mothers that there is no need to "fear computers" and that 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, posing no 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. Keep at least one meter away from the computer.
2. Wear a protective skirt.
3. Take a shower and change clothes after finishing work.