The question of radiation and pregnancy is likely to ring alarm bells, with reference to several processes that are thought to involve radiation – X rays, use of microwaves or cell phones, use of computers and so on.
According to the CDC’s factsheet on radiation and pregnancy
Additionally there are other concerns regarding radiation in pregnancy that can commonly worry people. For instance women who have certain jobs have anxieties regarding the possible consequences to the fetus. Women who work as X ray technicians or as part of the airport security checking procedures may be concerned that there could be possible harm to their babies.
The fact is that unless the radiation is received directly to the abdomen there is little harm that can be caused to the baby by small doses or radiation.
There are also other concerns with radiation and pregnancy and whether commonly used objects could be dangerous during those nine months – whether it is safe to use a computer or a laptop; microwave or a cell phone? Whether it is safe to fly during pregnancy?
Neither a computer monitor nor a laptop is likely to result in radiation when pregnant. However laptops can cause overheating in the abdominal region which women should be careful of preventing. Cell phones and microwaves are also seen to be safe during pregnancy and so with airplane flying; none of which results in any significant radiation exposure.
There is another concern with regard to radiation and pregnancy – whether certain other diagnostic procedures are safe to perform during this time. Procedures such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may cause concern however the field strengths used for this procedure are strictly set and enforced and are not strong enough to cause any damage.
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