Patient's question:
Because I have to work in front of the computer every day, I would like to ask: If I am pregnant, will this work environment affect the fetus? Is it necessary to stop working?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 extremely 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 values required by current health standards in China and internationally. 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, zygotes, 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 computer use before and during pregnancy will not affect your little baby.(1) The radiation emitted by computers is far below the standards set by international regulations, 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.