What do you think??

dmbucky7 · 05-11-2007, 01:10 PM

Usually I dont think about stuff like this and worry, but just wondered what everyone else thought about this one...

Do you think it's safe to use your laptop on your lap while pregnant or ttc??

**BC-QueenValerie** · 05-11-2007, 02:32 PM

Hello*!!!! well I use mine at the dining room table and it isn't that far off my lap (KWIM???) I have never heard of any problems with it. Maybe something to even ask your DR???? I think it could be one of those things that one DR will say one thing and another DR another thing.....I know that I have seen ladies on bedrest that have their laptop right on their belly or upper legs....

Hmmmm good question

EDIT to add I voted Yes Okay....

**BC-DKNY** · 05-11-2007, 03:11 PM

i read an article a couple of years ago about men using lap tops and it possibly having an impact on their sperm. of course it was directed to men who use lap tops on a regular basis for extended periods.

my dh uses a lap top and i use a desk top. most often the lap top is left on the dining room table. it's rarely on someone's lap, and if it is, it's for short periods of time.

i don't think i would worry too much about it unless it's a regular thing for extended periods of time.

dmbucky7 · 05-11-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-QueenValerie

I know that I have seen ladies on bedrest that have their laptop right on their belly or upper legs.

I kinda got to thinking about this too. I have heard that those that are hospitalized for long periods of time, some hospitals with loan lap tops for them to do research or just keep from being bored... Surely it's ok then, right?!?!?!

**BC-QueenValerie** · 05-11-2007, 07:16 PM

Hello*!!!! yeah.....hmmmmm now if you asked my MIL you shouldn't put it on your lap and sit a safe distance from the computer....I would say more in moderation (like with anything) you know....

JerseyGirl16 · 05-12-2007, 05:38 AM

I really don't know - I had thought that the issue with men was that the warmth of the laptop could kill the sperm (although I am not sure).

However, if you are using a wireless connection - there are radiofrequency waves emitted. I really don't know if those are anything to worry about - it's probably safe. But, like anything else, I don't want to be the test case for that. KWIM?

Again, probably if there IS a risk, it's the greatest for people who have prolonged exposure.

Just my opinion...

**BC-QueenValerie** · 05-12-2007, 12:59 PM

Hello*!!!! oh wow yeah I didn't even think about wireless.....eeekkksss makes me even think more.....

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05-11-2007, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmbucky7 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Posts: 13,639 Blog Entries: 949	What do you think?? Usually I dont think about stuff like this and worry, but just wondered what everyone else thought about this one... Do you think it's safe to use your laptop on your lap while pregnant or ttc??

05-11-2007, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-QueenValerie Come play at the FT Diner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 4,553	Hello!!!! well I use mine at the dining room table and it isn't that far off my lap (KWIM???) I have never heard of any problems with it. Maybe something to even ask your DR???? I think it could be one of those things that one DR will say one thing and another DR another thing.....I know that I have seen ladies on bedrest that have their laptop right on their belly or upper legs.... Hmmmm good question EDIT to add I voted Yes Okay.... __________________ Valerie (32) Ken (33) Married 10/07/06 Officially TTC 8/06 DX'd with lazy tubes and MTHFR ~~cycles come and cycles go yet we still keep trying~~ ~TTC'd with EX for 6+ years...4 losses...2 ectopics and 2 m/c's~*

05-11-2007, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
BC-QueenValerie Come play at the FT Diner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 4,553	Hello!!!! yeah.....hmmmmm now if you asked my MIL you shouldn't put it on your lap and sit a safe distance from the computer....I would say more in moderation (like with anything) you know.... __________________ Valerie (32) Ken (33) Married 10/07/06 Officially TTC 8/06 DX'd with lazy tubes and MTHFR ~~cycles come and cycles go yet we still keep trying~~ ~TTC'd with EX for 6+ years...4 losses...2 ectopics and 2 m/c's~*

05-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
BC-QueenValerie Come play at the FT Diner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 4,553	Hello!!!! oh wow yeah I didn't even think about wireless.....eeekkksss makes me even think more..... __________________ Valerie (32) Ken (33) Married 10/07/06 Officially TTC 8/06 DX'd with lazy tubes and MTHFR ~~cycles come and cycles go yet we still keep trying~~ ~TTC'd with EX for 6+ years...4 losses...2 ectopics and 2 m/c's~*

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05-12-2007, 05:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
JerseyGirl16 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 211	I really don't know - I had thought that the issue with men was that the warmth of the laptop could kill the sperm (although I am not sure). However, if you are using a wireless connection - there are radiofrequency waves emitted. I really don't know if those are anything to worry about - it's probably safe. But, like anything else, I don't want to be the test case for that. KWIM? Again, probably if there IS a risk, it's the greatest for people who have prolonged exposure. Just my opinion...

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