Patient's question:
Due to work, I have been sitting in front of the computer almost eight hours a day since I got pregnant (it's been six months now), and I also have to copy frequently (I try to avoid the light during copying). I want to ask if these activities could affect the fetus, and in what ways?Additionally, I need to travel home for the Spring Festival, which is about a 20-hour journey. Is that a problem?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: When using 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 standards. 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 miscarriage 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 should be taken:
1. Keep at least one meter away from the computer.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Take a shower and change clothes after finishing work.