When I was about 12 weeks pregnant I was shocked by an electrical outlet because my hand was a little wet while I was plugging in my curling iron. Could this have effected my baby? I am now 28 weeks pregnant and it has been lingering in my mind.
2006-12-18 14:10:27 · 10 answers · asked by belly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The answer to your question lies in the actual path that the current from your outlet took. For example, if you were barefoot when this happened then the chances are that the current may have traveled through your arm, and down to your leg and finally into the ground. But if you were wearing a good insulator (such as rubber slippers) then the current would have picked an alternate path. If you are feeling fine and you didn't suffer from severe electric shock symptoms (such as white patches on the skin, minor crippling in the muscles..etc.) then I wouldn't worry about it. As a practising electrical engineer myself, I always design electric circuits in the house to include a GFI unit (meaning ground fault interruptor), which helps protect you against future shocks. This is especially useful with socket outlets in the bathroom and any other wet area. Now that you will have a baby soon, its also good to install them at your main Panel Board (that's a closet with all the main circuit breaker switches) because you never know how kids can become curious and start sticking toys into those outlets. A GFI (with around 300 mA sensitivity) is a good option.
2006-12-19 07:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by steve951 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My next door neighbor got a shock from an exposed wire and everything was fine. As long as the doppler is showing a nice, steady heartbeat you have nothing to worry about. Remember that amniotic fluid is there to protect the baby from outside harm and try not to worry too much. Ask your OB at your next appointment for some peace of mind too - that's why they drive the cars they do!
2006-12-18 14:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting Shocked While Pregnant
2016-11-18 05:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by fasenmyer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tiny little shock like that shouldn't cause any problems. Those kind of shocks rarely affect anything farther than the hand that was shocked. And, if everything in your pregnancy seems to be going normally, don't worry!
Of course, if you're still troubled, you could always ask your doctor.
Good luck! :-)
2006-12-18 14:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it depends on the severity of the shock. If it was a simple tingle that felt like nothing more than the type of shock you'd normally get from static electricity then I doubt it would do any harm.
You should though, of course, notify your physician, if you haven't already, just to be on the safe side.
2006-12-18 14:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Digital Haruspex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt worry, you feel good rite? besides preggers. i do know hat my doctor told me that a pregant woman will die before the child does due to the fact that the baby sucks all it needs from you, usually all the good stuff, then leaves you with all the crap! i guess thats why we're so tired and sick and stuff while we're pregnant. so all in all if your well i'm sure bubs is fine. BUT if it worrys you get an ultra sound just tell your doc what happened and that you would like a check up, if ou worry to much it will affect your blood pressure and that is more deadly to you and bubs take it from me i know! i nearly lost my son. thanks
2006-12-18 14:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by jo.joggers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those little babies are so well protected in the sac that I really doubt it was affected at all. You would be amazed if you read up on it, the protection those babies have. it's not infallible of cause, but it's tougher than you would think.
I'm sure it's fine....
2006-12-18 14:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well on the US house power supplies can't kill you if you are taken to a hospital ASAP, that is to say that you got knocked out by the shock. If it was just a small shock without you getting knocked out I doubt it would cause any damage to you or your baby.
2006-12-18 14:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by R2_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard this too. It was something to do with the "radiation" (sorry i cannot think of the actual word) it gives off. Am i making sense? Probly not haha. But i just put mine on before i go to bed then turn it off before i get in.. Just to be on the safe side! xx
2016-03-13 08:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.it cant hurt him/her..the human body is very tough,the pain you felt was 10 times less pain the baby felt,no long term damage.
2006-12-18 14:16:21 · answer #10 · answered by J.B.1972 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋