It is the era of social media and now smartphone has become an important part of human life. Perhaps as important as food is, now the phone has also become equally important. Be it children or elders, it has become a part of everyone's life. This also includes pregnant women. During pregnancy, many women use smartphones for hours. Perhaps they do not know that excessive use of the phone can be harmful for both the mother and the future child.
Experts say that if pregnant women use smartphones for a long time during their pregnancy, then there is a risk of mental problems in the child. There may be behavioral problems in the child since birth. In a recent study in Denmark, research has been done on 1 thousand pregnant women. Of these women, who used smartphones more during pregnancy. Their children were found to be victims of hyperactivity and behavioral disorders after birth.
Why is using a smartphone dangerous?
Dr. Chanchal Sharma, a gynecologist in Delhi, says that if women use smartphones more during pregnancy, then their lifestyle starts deteriorating. The pattern of sleeping and waking gets disturbed. This worsens the quality of sleep. In many cases, women also become victims of anxiety. By using the phone for a long time, it comes in contact with radiation. This can also affect the memory. All these problems faced by women have a direct effect on the health of the child.
Dr. Chanchal says that for the last few years, the addiction to use the smartphone is increasing. Without any reason, women keep using the phone for hours. This needs to be reduced.
Keep these things in mind
Set phone usage time
Stay away from social media and read books to keep yourself busy
Do not use the phone till 2 hours before sleeping at night
If you are feeling lonely, talk to a family member
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