Smart phone use?

babyluv7 · August 2014

Forget it. Edited and erased. Wow only my 2nd post and made to feel like a moron. I'll just read from now on and not post questions....

ruemorgan · August 2014

I will not be restricting cell phone use, lol. I will still eat deli meat, paint my nails, and have a glass of wine every now and again ;D

babyluv7 · August 2014

Yes, @katydid2014‌ in regards to wifi radiation. There are actually some sites that say to shut off wifi at night in your home but I think it's extreme, so was wondering what other moms have done in the past. Sorry if my post annoys you....

babyluv7 · August 2014

Yeah, @ruemorgan‌ I kind of feel the same. First time mom paranoia has kicked in and it seems like I feel I'm always doing something wrong! That's why I like hearing from easy-going mommy' like you! Slap me back to reality hahah! Thanks chicka!

ruemorgan · August 2014

Haha there was a great thread about restrictions that moms do and do not follow. That settled me right down! Can't remember for the life of me the name of the thread, but hopefully you can come across something similar.

052806 · August 2014

I wanted to turn off my wifi, but it was nearly impossible to do from inside of this protective bubble I put myself in...

wendyld · August 2014

Radiation from non-ionizing sources poses no additional risk to pregnant women vs non pregnant women.

And regarding "some sites say ..." this would probably be a good time to remember that anyone can put anything on the internet. There's no peer review or accuracy required.

babyluv7 · August 2014

@wendyld I only look at reputable sites like Mayo Clinic and I also like baby centre and of course "the bump". Here is the quote from baby centre that got me questioning:

"While you're pregnant, though, you may want to err on the side of caution. That's because experts who've researched the effects of mobile phone use on unborn babies say more studies are needed."

But I find the best advice is from real life mommies who have gone through it. Hence, why I asked!

babyluv7 · August 2014

@katydid2014 wow did I do something to offend people? I asked a question. Geez. Ok convo over. It doesn't help me to feel stupid. Now I'm just feeling anxiety.

crunchymamaof2 · August 2014

Your cellphone will not microwave your baby.

ngolimento · August 2014

Well, another reason to add Babycenter to my ban list. Whatever moron wrote that has a massive misunderstanding of how wifi works. Ever open your computer and search for networks? Find like 10? Yeah..... they're everywhere all the time unless you go squat in the woods for your pregnancy.

crunchymamaof2 · August 2014

babyluv7 said:

Forget it. Edited and erased. Wow only my 2nd post and made to feel like a moron. I'll just read from now on and not post questions....

Questions like these are posted a ton. It's normal to get a little nervous about things at first, but you need to use common sense. You can't escape wifi. And unless you plan to be 100% unplugged for he next 9 months (which isn't really feasible IMO unless you're the type that lives off the land in the mountains somewhere, or are Amish) you can't escape the internet and the tiny bit of radiation. Cell phones have been around for a long time now, as have microwaves and other appliances/devices, and I haven't heard of any alien babies popping out yet.

Also, it's rude to delete your posts like that. This is an honest group of ladies. Bu an amazing support system. Get a thicker skin, take a deep breath, and lurk around more. No reason to stamp your feet and run off.

ngolimento · August 2014

I don't get why OP is so offended that cell phones aren't poison? Like, did you really want them to be?

wendyld · August 2014

Listen, nobody called you stupid in any way. At all. We just pointed out that the information that was scaring you may not be from a reputable source.

That was meant to reassure you that there is very little you could do that could harm your baby, and using your phone is not among them. If we can't tell you it's ok without offending you, I don't even know what answers you were hoping for.

052806 · August 2014

babyluv7 said:

Forget it. Edited and erased. Wow only my 2nd post and made to feel like a moron. I'll just read from now on and not post questions....

No reason to get all huffy. Just take a step back, look at what you wrote, and say "yeah, it was a silly question", and move on. I promise, no one cares that much. Don't waste time being upset.

mariahd43 · August 2014

If it helps to put your mind at ease a bit, I never turned off my wifi and lived in town surrounded by several wifi signals the entire way through my 1st pregnancy. My DD is now a happy and healthy 2 year old

People will always add to the list of things that you should worry about, stress about, etc. Only you can decide for yourself which pieces of advice you will take and which you will ignore. Follow your instinct and you'll be just fine!

transplantedhawkeye · August 2014

I'm saddened that the original text was not captured before the delete.

Smartphones. Eeep. I just have to walk away from this one.

chajak · August 2014

This reminds me about the post how you shouldn't carry groceries lol. If you are that worried by a dos and don'ts of pregnancy book. I think people forget sometimes that we are not therapists or doctors. Not trying to be mean but man these kinds of questions are coming up every day now

thejucheidea · August 2014

hahahahahh god

god

hahahaha why

transplantedhawkeye · August 2014

@katydid2014

Thank you, you are my hero.

Side note, yes I am limiting use of my smartphone. Why you ask? I thought you had more sense then this hawk!

I have crap for a battery and I'm trying to keep a charge. I'd be dong the same pregnant or not.

*ducks and runs out*

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ruemorgan · August 2014

katydid2014 said:
@meladoriestar‌ You usually have to remember a few key words that were in the OP, google those along with the poster's name and "the bump" and then on safari there is an arrow next to the search result page where you can select cached. There are also other websites that can search specifically for cached pages.

fucking brilliant.

ngolimento · August 2014

MauiBliss said:
Threads like this (thank you, @katydid2014) make me feel like this:

Well, outer space WOULD have less wi-fi...

chajak · August 2014

Really sunscreen?!

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