Patient's question:
Pregnant women should stay away from microwave ovens. Is it that they shouldn't use microwave ovens, can't eat microwave oven food, or both? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to the results of expert testing from the Environmental Monitoring Center, among common household appliances, the microwave ranks first in terms of radiation. Therefore, pregnant women should cautiously avoid exposure to electromagnetic waves. However, there is no need to be overly anxious. If you must use a microwave, please choose household appliances produced by reputable manufacturers. Additionally, when using it, keep at least 1 meter away from the microwave. Of course, food heated by a microwave is still edible and does not lose its nutritional value—it has nothing to do with electromagnetic radiation. Microwaves emit significant radiation, and the microwave is the first appliance that pregnant women should avoid using. You should let someone else heat your food for you. Additionally, some nutrients in food heated by a microwave may be damaged, which is not ideal, but it should not be harmful.