Can the rays from a computer monitor harm an unborn baby?

December 13, 2009 by admin · 7 Comments
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Irrie asked:

Can anybody tell me what kind of rays a computer monitor emit, and if those rays could be harmful for an unborn baby? Is it neccesary for a pregnant woman to protect her unborn baby from these emissions?
I don’t think it’s really possible, but I work in Taiwan, and my pregnant Taiwanese freind uses a blanket around her waist to protect her baby. Apparently, it’s the believe among older people here that an expectant mother should either not work on a computer, or cover themself with a blanket. I’m actually just curious!

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7 Responses to “Can the rays from a computer monitor harm an unborn baby?”
  1. All~about~me says:
    December 15, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    i have heard so but i sat infront of the computer my whole pregnancys and my babies are great. All~about~me

  2. SingGirl says:
    December 18, 2009 at 3:38 am

    There is not scientific proof that rays emit from computer screen is harmful to unborns or humans. If you’re uncomfortable, use a screen protector on the monitor. SingGirl

  3. Richard W says:
    December 19, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Unless you have a REALLY OLD CRT monitor and sit within an inch of it 24/7, NO. Richard W

  4. Amy D says:
    December 19, 2009 at 5:35 am

    Hope not cuz I am pregnant and I got on my computer every day… doubt it cuz with my first I worked with a computer full time the whole time I was pregnany.
    I have never heard anything like this before… Amy D

  5. orcelina says:
    December 20, 2009 at 9:19 am

    yes, and stay away from light bulbs, microwaves, car exhausts, nuclear power plants, and certain types of grass. orcelina

  6. sweetcheeks10_09 says:
    December 23, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    some people can just be BIG jerks!!! its ok for you to wanna protect your unborn baby!! sweetcheeks10_09

  7. Overseas E says:
    December 26, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    You have asked about potential harm of rays from a computer monitor. By way of comparison, I would assume that the rays from an X-ray machine at the airport would be much stronger than this.

    For your information, a baby was put through an X-ray screener at Los Angeles airport in late Dec. 2006. The doctors who examined the infant said that he suffered no damage.

    I frequently travel on airplanes, and I have not seen any signs or posters saying that pregnant women should not go through the X-ray checkpoints.

    Hence, since X-ray scanners give off more powerful rays than a computer monitor, I can only assume that the computer monitor’s rays are not dangerous to an unborn child.

    However, when using a computer, I would advise that a “screen filter” to protect the eyes of the pregnant mother is suitable, so that eye strain can be lessened. You will want to have good eyesight so that when your beautiful baby is born you can get a good look at it!! Overseas E

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