Yeah, I’m a certified, self-avowed techie mommy. But I also have had my misconceptions and still do about a thing or two regarding technology and its effects. Browsing through the emails I get, I’ve come across a few letters that needed some straight answers. Some from expectant mothers who most of the time are very wary and careful about their pre-natal care.

Alysa of Makati, 34 had this query: “I recently read that laptop use may hurt a man's fertility.

Now I'm wondering if using a laptop might hurt my baby." Well, if you lug around an 11-pound lappy on your trimester that may cause you some personal injury resulting in a back problem but putting it on your lap – isn’t all that dangerous. There was one study though that did show a link between the heat emitted from a laptop and a decrease in a man's fertility, most experts agree that such low levels of heat don't pose any risk to a developing fetus. Neither is there a radiation risk to your baby from using a computer or a laptop, but, to play it safe, keep the laptop on top of your lap (closer to your knees) and not on your belly (which would be a tough balancing act anyway). After all, it's not called a belly top. Even better, keep the laptop on a desk or table during your pregnancy — you'll end up with less back strain and fewer typos.

Martina, 25, 6 months pregnant – “They say exposing yourself to the computer all day will cause you to be exposed to radiation that may potentially harm your baby. Is this true?” As I always say, too much of anything IS poison and so this holds true too for computers or any appliances for that matter. Over usage of the computer in general isn’t healthy and a drain on the electric bill too. Almost every electronic device that carries a signal produces radiation, so limit it to the minimum. Maybe just get on, check your email, do your Facebook or Twitting then get off. That's your best bet.

Georgina, 30, 5 months along the way – “ I am so keen on doing all my pre-natal stuff because this is our first baby. I remember that X rays and such have some sort of danger even to people who aren’t pregnant which is why we have to have those “vest-like” things we wear when we undetgo xrays. What about ultrasound? Do we ever get enough of that? Pardon my ignorance.” Well, Georgina and all out there with the same concern, Ultrasounds are safe to do and as are other tests an expectant mother needs to go through. Ultrasound - By week 10 you’ll be able to hear your baby’s heartbeat through an ultrasound. An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman’s abdomen to create an image of the baby on a computer screen. They will be used throughout pregnancy to monitor your baby’s heartbeat, movement and breathing, as well as determine your baby’s size, due date and gender.

Technology should be our ally and what we do with it is truly up to us and always with the proper mind set and precautions. Going online requires a certain responsibility and so with using gadgets and devices in our work, for our health and in our daily lives.

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