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How Risky Is Radiation From Microwave During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 15 Sep 2017

Question: Dear Maam

I am 22 weeks pregnant. Is their any risk of operating Microwave Oven at home for heating up home food.

Thanks Very Much

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO USER

Detailed Answer:
Hello user,

No, there is no risk of operating micro oven at home at 22 weeks and after that in pregnancy.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (20 hours later)

Thanks Dr. Any special precautions to take. ?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO USER

Detailed Answer:
Hello user,Special precautions for using micro wave are it should not be defective or broken.Have regular antenatal checkup.Take care of diet and have lot of fluids.Thanks.You can ask if any query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (2 days later)

Thanks Maam
We have just entered 23 weeks of pregnancy and did the anomaly scan yesterday which seems to be good.
My wifes Iron tab supplements has been increased from 30 mg a day to 60 mg a day and folic acid from 400 to 800
Please confirm if this is OK .

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO USER

Detailed Answer:
Hello user. Current 'WHO' recommendation for iron tablet is 100 mg. Previously it was 60 mg. Folic acid 400 to 800 is okay.

Thanks.

You can ask if any further query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (44 hours later)

Thank You Maam.
Could you please advice if progesterone supplementation can cause Mood Swings.
Also what precautions I should take for Post Partum Depression

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO USER

Detailed Answer:
Hello user.

Yes,Progestrone supplementation can cause mood swings.I advise progestrone supplementation till 12 to 14 weeks,unless indicated.

For postpartum depression,You should do yoga,meditation.Both helps a lot for coping any type of mental depression.You can discuss your queries with your partner and gynecologist as well.If u find symptoms of depression during pregnancy,please tell your gynecologist.So that she can counsel and treat accordingly.

Thanks.
You can ask if any further query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (29 minutes later)

Thanks Maam. I don't have any signs of Depression during pregnancy despite an occasional monthly mood swing episode but i am worried about PPD.

I am advised Progesterone supplementation until 8 months as i got pregnant after surgery of endometriosis and my age is 32.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Agarwal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO USER

Detailed Answer:
Hello user.

If u do not have any signs and symptoms,no need to worry.
Stay positive.
You can continue progestrone as advised by your gynecologist.

Thanks.
You can ask if any further query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng