Can I watch TV when I’m pregnant?

Our pregnant mothers-to-be are the group of people who deserve the most attention. They can easily suffer a miscarriage accidentally under certain circumstances, which makes it hard to guard against. Pregnant women should always pay attention to some things, such as your sleeping position, what you should and should not eat, what you can and should not do. Of course, there are certain requirements for all of these.

Can I watch TV when I am pregnant? Is watching TV for a long time harmful to the fetus?

Televisions, especially traditional color TVs, generate more radiation when operating than LCD TVs. Radiation itself is a kind of energy. When this energy is absorbed by human tissue, the molecules of the absorbent will be ionized, that is, the energy is converted into another form. However, this energy still needs to be released, thereby causing other reactions in the absorbent. This so-called "secondary effect" of energy transfer will be harmful to the human body. If the lower abdomen of a pregnant woman is exposed to too much radiation in the early stages of pregnancy, it can easily cause fetal death, miscarriage, and may also cause fetal deformities such as microcephaly and anencephaly. A survey of more than 70 pregnant women who watched screens for nearly 20 hours a week showed that 20% of them suffered spontaneous abortions.

Of course, watching TV for a long time has a bad effect on the fetus, but this does not mean that expectant mothers cannot watch TV. Here, Baiyang Health Network kindly reminds pregnant female friends: Do not watch TV for more than 2 hours a day, make sure to sit correctly, and keep a distance of more than 2 meters from the TV. In addition, it is better to watch some light-hearted and cheerful TV programs after pregnancy, and avoid watching TV programs that are too scary or exciting.

The rays emitted by television are a kind of energy. When human tissues absorb this energy, it will cause harm to the human body. If it is in the early stages of pregnancy, it is easy to cause miscarriage due to excessive exposure to radiation. If the baby is saved, it is easy to cause deformities later. Therefore, it is best for mothers to watch less TV during pregnancy, and not to sit in front of the TV for a long time. It is best not to watch it during the early stages of pregnancy when miscarriage is likely. You can watch it after the fetus is stable, as long as the time is not too long.

Then there are some issues that should be paid attention to when watching TV for a short time:

First, the viewing time should not exceed two hours. Generally, you need to take a good rest every 45 minutes to an hour to relieve eyestrain. Pregnant women with gestational hypertension should pay more attention to this. Sit properly with your feet apart, parallel to your shoulders, and your knees at 90 degrees. Sitting like this can effectively support the stomach and avoid pressure on the stomach. Then you should sit at least 2 meters away from the TV, so mothers with myopia should pay attention.

Second, you should also be selective about the TV programs you watch. Generally, you should choose happy programs. Pregnant women are prone to anxiety during pregnancy, so it is not suitable for them to watch sad programs. Pregnant women should not get excited, so they should not watch programs with exciting and shocking scenes. Don't choose to watch late-night shows. Pregnant women should get enough sleep to give birth to a healthy baby. Generally, 8-9 hours a day are guaranteed, so you should develop the good habit of going to bed early and getting up early.

Third, don’t sit and watch TV right after eating. This can easily cause indigestion, reduce appetite, and ultimately affect the nutrition your baby needs. Don't eat snacks while watching TV. The TV screen will absorb a lot of dust due to static electricity. You may accidentally eat dust while eating, which can easily endanger your health.

Now, as pregnant women, you must pay attention to your own behavior, because you are no longer a person, there is a life in your belly, so you must always pay attention to your behavior. For example, you should watch less TV because it has radiation effects on the human body, so pregnant women are advised to watch less TV.