Does Camera Radiation Affect Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi,

I am in my 31st week of pregnancy & had baby shower on last Sunday where we took photos using a professional photographer. Elders say taking photos during pregnancy will affect the baby & advised you should not have done that. Is that really true?

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not affect pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,your elder opinion is right that you should avoid photography during pregnancy but as you are 31weeks pregnancy you can go for it.
And do not take stress it will not affect your baby because it is most likely affect first trimester pregnancy during organogenesis and you are in third trimester.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar