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 to work, what measures can I take to protect the fetus from radiation?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your situation, it is recommended to wear an anti-radiation suit to avoid radiation.When using 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 these 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 extremely 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 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 can affect fetuses. Therefore, he advises expectant fathers and mothers that there is no need to be overly anxious about 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 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. 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.