Laptop on Lap

BabyCoco29

Anyone get freaked out when they have their laptop on their lap? I try not to do it, even though I read it cant harm the baby, but sometimes I find myself having in on my lap esp if im in bed! I cant help but think that it can not be good. I really dont care what I read, I try not to do it!

RhodyMomToBe

BabyCoco29:

Anyone get freaked out when they have their laptop on their lap? I try not to do it, even though I read it cant harm the baby, but sometimes I find myself having in on my lap esp if im in bed! I cant help but think that it can not be good. I really dont care what I read, I try not to do it!

Nope. I always have mine on my lap.

wypadek

I put it on my boobs if that makes you feel better. lol

When I'm typing I prop it against my hips.

Can I ask why you're worried about it? If your lappy is getting hot enough to make you worry you probably need to take it in to get looked at.

jennyann28

Mine's on my lap right now.

We have one of those lap-desk thingies for it (DH thinks it's too warm, I don't, but it keeps it from sliding off, so...).  The only time it bothers me is if it has been on there a long time & feels heavy on my belly when I'm already queasy.  Seriously though, your baby is floating around in amniotic fluid, tucked away in your uterus below your pelvic bone right now.  It is totally fine. 

BabyCoco29

Same reason they say pregnant women shouldnt stand close to microwaves I guess

k4slr6

I always have mine on my lap.  I put it on a pillow just b/c it is more comfortable that way.  Actually I made DH put his on a pillow before the s/a and then he said it was only fair that I do the same.  So now we both always have a pillow.

wypadek

BabyCoco29:

Same reason they say pregnant women shouldnt stand close to microwaves I guess

Its fine to stand by a microwave now, unless it was made in like the 1950s. Technology has come a LONG way...

hurricanelydiaa

I use a pillow. I did that before I was pregnant though. It helps me see better, lol.

ARenee3

BabyCoco29:

Anyone get freaked out when they have their laptop on their lap? I try not to do it, even though I read it cant harm the baby, but sometimes I find myself having in on my lap esp if im in bed! I cant help but think that it can not be good. I really dont care what I read, I try not to do it!

 

I have been worried about the exact same thing for a couple of weeks now. I don't think it's the best place for your laptop, with all the avoiding jacuzzis and hot baths because of the potential risk to the baby from the heat.

I try to put a pillow underneath it now, when I remember to. 

elviebird

My laptop doesn't really get that hot...and I usually have it on my legs anyway, not my abdomen.

mel_emeraldeyes

I heard it wasn't good too but luckily not too long before I found out I picked up a laptop pillow at Ikea. It's great because it's a pillow underneath with hard top surface. It's also in a bean shape so it fits on your body comfortably, keeps your body cool and the laptop cool.

meeko1985

I rest mine on my lap, but I do try to make an effort to put it on a table.  They do emit a small amount of radiation, heat, and the wireless internet thing.  As far as I'm concerned, its ok on my lap, they do'nt come with any crazy warnings of use with pregnancy, I just probably won't rest it over the baby.  Smart phones too, which do come with a warning....  I don't drive with it rested in my crotch anymore, lol.

bellelamb

I had it on my lap the whole time i was pregnant with ds and he came out just fine, besides don't you have it on your lap not your stomach??? the baby is in a good protective home your computer isn't going to hurt your baby