Is microwave safe for pregnant women

Certainly, it's safe to use microwave ovens, regarding their electromagnetic radiation. According to US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, if the microwave oven is used properly, it won't harm the human body, or unborn babies/fetuses because it doesn't emit significant radiation.

Not going into deep, let's understand how a microwave oven works. Microwave oven emits microwaves, a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to radio waves. These waves can heat the water particles in food. Unfortunately(with the naked eye), radiation is invisible, which makes it impossible to see and understand its effect on the human body. You might be concerned about radiation from the microwave oven while cooking. However, the chances of exposure during pregnancy are very low unless the microwave oven is defective and leaks the radiation rays.

Microwave oven safety precautions in pregnancy.

• The FDA advises inspecting the oven closely and avoiding if the door doesn't close tightly or is bent, warped, or otherwise damaged. An improperly closed door can cause leakage of microwave radiation in the human body.


• Stop using the microwave oven if it continues to operate with the open door.


• Our suggestion is, While pregnant, step away from the microwave while it's in use, such as by moving to another room like the living room.


• However, microwave oven usage is safe. Nevertheless, it's a good habit to place the dish inside the microwave oven, set the temperature and timer, and then stay away until the dish is done to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure.

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