Patient's question:
It is said that pregnant women should not use computers or mobile phones, and there are more restrictions, mainly because of radiation. How should this be paid attention to?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is advisable to avoid contact with computers because they emit radiation. When operating a computer, electromagnetic radiation can be present in the surrounding area, 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 date, 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. 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.