You may have heard recent news about potential dangers of WiFi router exposure during pregnancy and wondered what the real risks are to your unborn child. Luckily, you can rest easy knowing that there’s no scientific consensus on this issue, despite the alarming headlines many of us saw recently. Still, it’s always good to know more about any topic in order to make educated decisions regarding our health, so here are the facts on this matter from multiple reputable sources. Here’s what we know about WiFi router exposure during pregnancy and cell damage to the fetus: .


What do we know about radiation from WiFi routers

- Being near a WiFi device with a


transmitter (i.e. microwave, cell phone tower, etc.) causes electromagnetic radiation - Pregnant women who spend time near devices that emit high levels of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) may be putting their fetuses at risk for damage to cells in their body. - This type of EMR is an unavoidable consequence of modern life and is often a necessary evil that has side effects.


What does common sense tell us about this

When it comes to research, in order for there to be any potential connection between


cell damage and WiFi router exposure, there needs to be enough evidence of both. However, none of the studies mentioned in this blog post indicate that this is even a possibility. We can conclude then that common sense tells us that there's nothing wrong with being beside a WiFi router while pregnant.


What do scientists say about this

There are no studies that show a connection between fetal exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) like those from WiFi routers and cancer. A review of more than 50 epidemiological studies found no consistent link between childhood cancers and radiation from power lines or cellular base stations. Even with dozens of animal studies linking EMFs with changes in cells, tissues, and genes, these findings have not been reproduced in humans. Fetuses don't have any developed immune systems to protect them against things like Wi-Fi signals so scientists continue researching.



Examples of how these arguments have played out in court cases

There is research being done to identify if there is any link between a pregnant woman's proximity to a WiFi signal and cell damage. However, in spite of the studies that have been done so far, it has not been proven that a mother's contact with a WiFi signal while pregnant can lead to her child developing autism. Courts across the country are debating on how this information should be considered when deciding what type of parenting plan for an autistic child should be followed.


How can you protect yourself from this risk

If you are worried about your fetus' health and find yourself sitting beside a WiFi router, there are a few precautions you can take. You should avoid using phones or computers on an unprotected network if possible. Turning off your WiFi while pregnant is also a great idea since it eliminates your potential risk of exposure.