i've heard my friend say, she doesn't want to stand next to a microwave while preg. b/c of the strength of the waves not good for the baby? i mean i know this is true for cell phone waves for brain damage and such, so is this the same concept? what else should i stay away from?
2007-05-03 08:35:03 · 3 answers · asked by annlyvqp 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Your friend is right, it can cause birth deffects such as brain damage. It has been proven that if anyone, even if you are not pregnant, stands within 3 feet of a microwave while it is on it can cause reproductive problems.
2007-05-03 08:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by user u 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hogwash. If it were true, the FDA would ban Microwaves completely. They're built so none of the waves make it out. Even if they did, it would cook you before your baby. Graphic I know, but use logic here. Cell phones use radio waves, waves that pass THROUGH you, like your radio or tv signal. Microwaves are amplified X-rays, but have filters in the microwave ovens that dampen the waves from exiting.
You'll be ok. You're better off worrying about giving your kids Pop-tarts and Ramen Noodles, and letting them play X-box. THOSE WILL stunt a child.
2007-05-03 15:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by pancakes & hyrup 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well you could back away 3ft to be sure but they say the doors are made well enough so no waves escape.
2007-05-03 15:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by kim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋