Laptops...........

Schmelly · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:02 PM

Hi Girls.........

Anyone got any info on the use of laptops whilst ttc/preg? Have just read in Zita West's book that she advises against using them due to the electromagnetic waves they radiate (or something like that!). And if you do, you mustn't put them on your lap.

I spend hours on my laptop...working, facebooking, surfing, and BnBing.................................................has this been a fatal mistake?

Is it so dangerous it could cause MC? Or does it just make it difficult to conceive?????????????

Thanks in advance for any replies!

browneyedshorty81 · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:08 PM

wow i never heard of this, i use my laptop all the time but not on my lap on my bed

tansey · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:48 PM

I use my laptop for hours on a cusion on my lap. I though it was only harmful for men because of the heat on his swimmers?

Sambatiki · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:50 PM

Ive never heard that one before. Im always using my laptop too. Would love to know if its fact or fiction

Rumpskin · Aug 18th, 2008, 13:50 PM

I agree with Tansey, I thought it was the men that had to stay clear of the old laptop on their laps.

My OH wont let us have it on our laps as it will overheat!

maccy · Aug 18th, 2008, 14:59 PM

I was reading last night than men shouldn't use them as it can slow down the growth in sperm,(if used on lap) same reason as they shouldn't have hot baths, so it said. It was in my book too.

**Chris77** · Aug 18th, 2008, 15:08 PM

Yeah, I've heard that. DH is always yelling at me to put a pillow under the laptop so I don't cook my reproductive organs.

I would think that would affect a man more though...hmm....will have to google that now.

Farie · Aug 18th, 2008, 15:51 PM

Hey honey

I use mine on the table/on a cushion on my lap and tend to insist DF put him on something rather than resting it on his crown jewels. I think its more to do with heat than anything else.
Neither of us has them right against our groin/tummy regions and I should think that as long as your careful you'll be fine

I did also notice Zita mentions phones in blokes pockets .... DF laughed when I told him he shouldn't keep his in his pocket .. his reasoning was there are plenty of lap-top using, phone carrying dads out there!

embo216 · Aug 18th, 2008, 16:19 PM

I always always had my laptop directly on my lap ttc and while pregnant with lily, my OH did too, and Im still doing it trying for this one! I may think about popping it on the table, just in case!

TashaAndBump · Aug 18th, 2008, 16:22 PM

As has been said before, laptops are harmful to our OHs little simmers - The heat kills them and gives them reduced mobility

Dom was unofficially trying for 3 years with his ex (i.e. no protection on an 'if it happens it happens' basis) and they were never successful.

He was not too good with responsibility regarding protection before he met me, and after 6 months of being together (with me nagging him not to keep his laptop on his lap!) we managed to conceive even though I was on the pill! ... I think that says something! lol

edit: The good news is there's no permanent damage, because unlike women (who have all of their eggs when they are born) men are continually making new sperm, so if they give the laptop a break for a few months, they should be back to their total, normal fertility in no time

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Schmelly Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,563	Laptops........... Hi Girls......... Anyone got any info on the use of laptops whilst ttc/preg? Have just read in Zita West's book that she advises against using them due to the electromagnetic waves they radiate (or something like that!). And if you do, you mustn't put them on your lap. I spend hours on my laptop...working, facebooking, surfing, and BnBing.................................................has this been a fatal mistake? Is it so dangerous it could cause MC? Or does it just make it difficult to conceive????????????? Thanks in advance for any replies!

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browneyedshorty81 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,583	wow i never heard of this, i use my laptop all the time but not on my lap on my bed

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tansey Other BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 20,522	I use my laptop for hours on a cusion on my lap. I though it was only harmful for men because of the heat on his swimmers?

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Sambatiki Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warwickshire/oxfordshire border Posts: 30,999	Ive never heard that one before. Im always using my laptop too. Would love to know if its fact or fiction

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Rumpskin Other BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,261	I agree with Tansey, I thought it was the men that had to stay clear of the old laptop on their laps. My OH wont let us have it on our laps as it will overheat!

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maccy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,894	I was reading last night than men shouldn't use them as it can slow down the growth in sperm,(if used on lap) same reason as they shouldn't have hot baths, so it said. It was in my book too.

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Chris77 Trying to conceive (TTC) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, USA Posts: 40,527	Yeah, I've heard that. DH is always yelling at me to put a pillow under the laptop so I don't cook my reproductive organs. I would think that would affect a man more though...hmm....will have to google that now.
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Farie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the long white cloud Posts: 9,552	Hey honey I use mine on the table/on a cushion on my lap and tend to insist DF put him on something rather than resting it on his crown jewels. I think its more to do with heat than anything else. Neither of us has them right against our groin/tummy regions and I should think that as long as your careful you'll be fine I did also notice Zita mentions phones in blokes pockets .... DF laughed when I told him he shouldn't keep his in his pocket .. his reasoning was there are plenty of lap-top using, phone carrying dads out there!

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embo216 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 6,913	I always always had my laptop directly on my lap ttc and while pregnant with lily, my OH did too, and Im still doing it trying for this one! I may think about popping it on the table, just in case!

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Aug 18th, 2008, 16:22 PM	#10
TashaAndBump Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 5,518	As has been said before, laptops are harmful to our OHs little simmers - The heat kills them and gives them reduced mobility Dom was unofficially trying for 3 years with his ex (i.e. no protection on an 'if it happens it happens' basis) and they were never successful. He was not too good with responsibility regarding protection before he met me, and after 6 months of being together (with me nagging him not to keep his laptop on his lap!) we managed to conceive even though I was on the pill! ... I think that says something! lol edit: The good news is there's no permanent damage, because unlike women (who have all of their eggs when they are born) men are continually making new sperm, so if they give the laptop a break for a few months, they should be back to their total, normal fertility in no time

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