The influence of a computer on pregnancy - possible harm, limitations

Effect on the body

important It is quite possible to combine working at a computer and pregnancy, but harm to the health of the expectant mother in the form of exacerbation of chronic diseases, deterioration of visual acuity, metabolic disorders in the case of long-term work (6-8 hours a day) is possible.

In general, the impact of computer technology on the body of a woman and the unborn baby during pregnancy can be expressed in the following:

The eyes experience additional stress while working at the computer . At the same time, during pregnancy some changes occur in the functioning of the visual apparatus: disturbances in the condition of the fundus of the eye may occur, and the process of progression of myopia may intensify. The combination of these factors (pregnancy and prolonged exposure to a computer monitor) can have a detrimental effect on the condition of the visual organs.
During prolonged work at the computer, blood stagnates in the pelvic organs , including the uterus, and the metabolic rate decreases. The fetus experiences a state of hypoxia, which negatively affects its physical development.
A pregnant woman who spends a lot of time at the computer in a sitting position increases the risk of hemorrhoids several times .
When working at a computer desk in an awkward position, the load on the spine increases , which leads to the appearance or intensification of back pain.
The possible negative impact of electromagnetic radiation from a computer during pregnancy also cannot be discounted . Although the influence of this factor is not as harmful as, for example, radiation, nevertheless, prolonged stay near computer equipment can lead to headaches, increased nervous and mental tension, and a feeling of discomfort and fatigue.

Although pregnancy and a computer are not a very favorable combination, if you follow certain rules, you can minimize possible harm without giving up modern technology.

Pregnancy and computer

11/29/1999 15:1:56, Rita
In some magazine I read (about five years ago) about research (done by the bourgeoisie) that proves that as a result of the work of a pregnant woman. for which the child has an increased likelihood of congenital heart defects, tumors, etc. I went on vacation at my own expense for about 8-9 weeks, and I minimized communication with K before the vacation. And after reading the magazine (my scoundrel husband slipped it in) I was worried for a long time that I had been sitting at K’s for some time. But the main harm is caused by the electromagnetic field, and, for example, there is more of it near the refrigerator than near K, (and what can we say about microwaves and the food that is prepared in them, no one knows about this at all) Small doses - big troubles A cell phone, a computer, a microwave oven sometimes pose a mortal threat. I recently read this:

Anatoly VELEDITSKY Grud. Everyone now knows about the lethal doses of radio radiation received by the liquidators of the Chernobyl accident. And it has long been known that coal dust, asbestos, vapors of various gases, even the noise of weaving machines cause occupational diseases. Yulia CHUKOVA, head of the Department of Bioelectromagnetism at the Institute of Human Ecology, talks about the dangers of radiation. — First of all, we need to agree on terms. What's happened ? — Until recently, we did not think about how great the impact of low doses of radiation on the human body is. Meanwhile, all homeopathy is the effect of small doses. Unlike traditional medicine and allopathic doctors, who kill diseases with powerful blows of antibiotics, homeopaths adhere to the principle that the potency of the medicine increases as its dose decreases. It's all about concentration. This is what I'm doing now. Since I am a physicist, I am mainly interested in electromagnetic radiation, which is thousands of times lower than what is considered acceptable. -That's why you turned your attention to computers? “The American secretaries sounded the alarm before me.” When women who had given birth normally discovered that they were no longer able to do this, they became concerned. And women, when they notice such things, do not remain silent. They begin to find out the reasons. And the American Congress received a request. True, the electronics engineers repulsed the first attack. The created commission stated that computers are harmless, and stress is to blame for everything. When the bell rang, scientists took up the problem. They provided convincing statistics on the influence of weak magnetic fields, that is, small doses on offspring. Computers have three ranges of harmful radiation, and all of them are normalized taking into account the influence of strong radiation. The weak are not taken into account, although they also pose a health threat. It is enough to place a regular voice recorder next to the computer, and you will hear a crackling sound - evidence of magnetic radiation. - Oh, there are protective screens. “He protects whoever is sitting at the keyboard.” The main radiation is received by the person sitting next to you. Look at how screens are installed in computer centers, where each operator is usually flanked by two computers, and you will understand who is protected and who is not protected by the screen. — What diseases can a computer cause? — The range of diseases is very wide. It has been established that computers have a very strong effect on the reproductive function of both men and women (this negative effect has been well studied), as well as on the psyche of children. Nowadays even kids are put in front of the computer. It is believed that the sooner a child masters a computer, the better. However, both teachers and parents note that after this the children become nervous. WHO statistics have shown that when working on low-quality computers, children's vision deteriorates at a rate of 1 diopter per year. Therefore, if in the 5th-6th grade you put a child in front of a computer, he will graduate from school with glasses. Recent studies show that in a ten-year-old child, changes in the blood and urine appear 15 minutes after starting work. For a 16-year-old - in half an hour. For an adult - after 2 hours. These changes bring the blood composition closer to the blood of cancer patients. True, after stopping work on the computer, the blood composition also quickly normalizes. — The personal computer is obviously not the only dangerous device in our house? They say that a cell phone is also dangerous to health? “America, which was the first to acquire them, experienced a surge in brain cancer cases. And for me this is not a mystery. Until recently, we paid attention only to those thermal processes in which the impact of electromagnetic radiation is quite noticeable. The magnitude of electromagnetic influence causing one degree of heating of a living organism was measured. All international standards are based on this degree of thermal heating. Isothermal processes taking place at a constant temperature are not taken into account. When you talk on a cell phone, your brain doesn't heat up. Meanwhile, there is a surge in cancer... - If the brain, as you say, does not heat up, where does the disease come from? - This is the case when a small quantum finds resonance with connections in living tissue, and there is such a large set of energy connections that any quantum will find itself. Getting into resonance, it destroys the connection - that’s when the troubles begin. Previously, doctors did not study these processes. Now, since the incidence is growing, they have to be recognized. There are other devices that I would not recommend using. Few people know that microwave ovens were not sold in the USSR for a long time not because we could not make them. It's not that complicated a device. It’s just that the harmful effects of ovens were revealed very quickly, and they had opponents among hygienists. - Americans widely use microwave ovens; they are found in almost every home. — In America, everyone is responsible for their own health. And their manufacturers and hygienists are still at conferences. Doctors believe that this is the most harmful electromagnetic device. — What else do you not recommend buying? — I don’t recommend trying any new products on yourself. However, the danger comes not only from electrical household appliances. The incidence of skin cancer is currently on the rise throughout the world. The reasons for this lie, as they say, on the surface. The skin comes into contact with air and fabric. Therefore, I advise you not to dry your laundry in the loggias. Wet laundry absorbs everything that the wind carries, and the city wind carries a lot of things.

Rules for working at the computer

To maintain your health and that of your future baby, while working at the computer it is recommended to:

stop using outdated technology (“thick” monitors with a cathode ray tube), which will minimize the impact of electromagnetic radiation on the body;
Under no circumstances should you place the laptop on your knees or in close proximity to your stomach ;
of all types of Internet connections, it is better to give preference to wired Internet , since the effect of wi-fi on the human body has not yet been thoroughly studied;
the distance from the monitor to the eyes should exceed the size of the display diagonal by 1.5-2 times;
maintain correct posture while working;
you should often change the position of the body, especially the legs , to prevent blood circulation from slowing down in certain parts of the body;
breaks from work should be regular : for example, after 45 minutes of working at the computer - 15 minutes of other activity or rest.

important The total time spent working on computer equipment for a pregnant woman should not exceed three hours a day.

This restriction is established by sanitary standards approved by the Decree of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated June 13, 2003 No. 118. In this regard, the employer is obliged to create appropriate conditions for the expectant mother. In order to contact management, you must provide the appropriate certificate of registration for pregnancy at your place of work.

Computer during pregnancy

Pregnant women often continue to work until the end of their term. And it’s hard to imagine a modern home without a computer. Therefore, regardless of the type of activity, pregnancy and working at the computer are inseparable. However, how good or bad this is, each expectant mother decides for herself.

An undoubted advantage is that with the help of a computer you can continue your active working life even while on maternity leave;
There are websites, chats, and blogs for pregnant women, where you can find a lot of interesting information and meet other expectant mothers. Such communication is a good prevention of postpartum depression;
The computer and the Internet provide a lot of opportunities for the expectant mother for self-realization, ideas for creativity and development of the child, and communication with like-minded people reduces fears of childbirth (read the article on the topic: Psychological preparation for childbirth >>>);
Let's not forget about films, books, TV series and other entertainment available using a computer.

Summary

There is nothing scary or dangerous about working at a computer during pregnancy. The only thing a woman needs is to learn to limit the time spent in front of the monitor screen. Whenever possible, it is important to alternate active periods of work and rest. Moreover, rest in this case does not mean moving to another link on the Internet, but a complete change of activity. You can go outside to get some fresh air or do a little exercise for your body.

When working at a computer, use only modern technology that is most optimized for the needs of the consumer.

Most women spend time at the computer right up to maternity leave, but this does not prevent them from giving birth to healthy, full-fledged children and without harming their well-being.

Today, there is no reliable information on the topic of an increase in the threat of miscarriage due to computer exposure, an increase in the frequency of defects during the formation and development of the baby, the likelihood of pathologies, placental abruption, etc. A computer monitor does create electromagnetic and electrostatic fields, but they do not in any way affect the genetic apparatus, and there is no relationship between them and possible mutations in human cells, at least that is what official science claims today. It is likely that these data will not change in the process of development of scientific thought.

But the harm of working at a computer can be considered not only from the point of view of possible radiation, but also in terms of lifestyle and type of activity. And in this case, some other aspects may be revealed that have an impact on the female body during pregnancy. We will consider these points further.