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detdet

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Computer Monitor Causes Harm to Pregnancy???
Posted: 12-15-05 03:13am

I am 5 months pregnant. I just found a new job as an office assistant. I am pinned in doing computer works for about 8 hours. A friend of mine told me that crt (cathode ray tubes) monitors, which I have on my desk, gives much radiation and might give harmful effects to my baby. Is this true? Im frightened. Thanks!
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lil_blaze2004

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Posted: 12-15-05 08:55am

I had heard the same thign but never knew if it was just an old wives tale or what. I asked my doc and he said it was fine to work with them. I worked with flat screens throughout my whole preg and my son is fine.
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diamondsz

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Posted: 12-15-05 10:39am

I never heard of that

I worked with computers through my daughters pregnancy and halfway through this one I also build them and nothing is wrong with elisa and my lil boy to come is 100% healthy talk to your dr about it. I know that if you were working in a hazardous job they would have to move you or give u leave.........

Let us know & take care
jess
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Sammy001

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Posted: 12-15-05 16:09pm

Nope.. I don't believe this is true. I worked in a office my entire pregnancy, and my boy was perfect and huge!.. He scored 9 on the 1st apgar, and 10 on the 2nd.
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SmilingJennie

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Posted: 12-15-05 20:09pm

Anybody know about laptops? I used to sit in my bed and set it on my thighs/abdomen ....I've stopped since I got preg...But I don't know if i'm just paranoid? Is it okay to dothis?
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detdet

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Posted: 12-15-05 20:55pm

I am now on an lcd monitor. Just frightened. Yes, I will have to ask that from my doctor then. Thank you so much!
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sunshine424

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Posted: 12-15-05 21:08pm

Honestly, I would not worry about it. Ask your doc to ease your mind.

I also do not think setting the laptop on your lap is harmful.
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