Pregnancy is perhaps the most sensitive period in a woman's life. The female body, which is very open and vulnerable to external influences, is affected by negative factors much more than during the normal period. The unrealistic stories told in society about pregnancy, which are widely accepted, also affect women greatly during this period. Because the only wish of a pregnant woman is to give birth to a healthy baby. Although there is no scientific or medical basis for the false stories told about wearing certain clothes, consuming certain foods, and using certain objects, women are very easily fooled by these stories because they are emotionally sensitive.
For example, there are beliefs that the use of microwave ovens during pregnancy has negative effects on the health of the baby and the mother. However, there is no scientific data supporting this belief. In this context, no discomfort has been observed in women who used microwave ovens during pregnancy or in their babies compared to those who did not use them. It is also known that being near a microwave oven while it is operating or consuming food cooked or heated in a microwave oven has no negative effect on pregnancy.
Why don't microwave ovens negatively affect pregnancy?
Microwave ovens heat food with non-ionizing microwave radiation. This microwave radiation is absorbed by the food and turns into heat energy. Therefore, it is not possible for it to create radiation in the food or cause radiation. Since the non-ionizing radiation in these ovens does not have an ionizing effect like in x-ray devices, it does not have any cancer-causing effects.
Since microwave ovens produced with today's latest technological possibilities produce a small amount of ionizing radiation energy, there is no need to worry about harmful effects. In this context, in a microwave experiment conducted with a group of pregnant mice in America, the mice were placed near microwave ovens at certain intervals for a while and were fed with food heated in the microwave. However, no negative developments were encountered when compared to pregnant mice that had no contact with the microwave oven. In light of all this, there is no harm in pregnant women and all other people using microwave ovens with peace of mind.
Computer use during pregnancy does not harm the baby
It is said that during pregnancy, the use of computers, like all technological devices, is prohibited in order to protect against harmful rays. However, it is a scientific fact that working on the computer during certain hours, taking breaks, and using the computer does not harm the baby or the mother in any way. Experimental studies conducted on this subject have proven that women who have to spend time on the computer due to their job do not suffer any harm to themselves or their babies. It is also known that the babies of women who use computers do not have more developmental delays, low birth weight, or congenital retardations than those of mothers who do not use computers. As long as the mother does not work for very long hours without breaks, using the computer during pregnancy does not cause any problems.
Other factors that are harmless during pregnancy
Since the expectant mother's only thought during pregnancy is to give birth to a healthy baby, almost every empty and meaningless idea heard may seem important and true for a moment. For this reason, expectant mothers who do not have any health problems should be informed and conscious about what is forbidden and what is allowed. Otherwise, their lives may be restricted by unnecessary doubts and worries. In this context, it is useful to state first that unless the doctor gives an extra warning, driving a car, traveling by car or plane, or passing through security gates in shopping malls will definitely not harm the mother or the baby. In addition, it is known that walking, exercise, sports, swimming, pilates and acupuncture, provided that they are not too tiring and long, do not cause any harm and are even beneficial.
After the first three months of pregnancy, dyeing hair is not harmful, provided that it is not applied to the scalp and natural dyes are used. Also, drinking tea and coffee, eating tuna, and eating a vegetarian diet are not a problem during pregnancy, provided that it is not excessive. Removing unwanted hair that grows rapidly and increases in density due to increasing hormone levels, epilation and waxing methods applied for personal cleaning do not harm the mother or the baby. In addition to all these, using a seat belt during pregnancy, provided that it does not squeeze the abdomen, having an MRI, a vaginal examination, and an ultrasound are also safe situations.
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