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6.5wks pregnant. i stand in front of 6yr old microwave (its above my stove) either waiting/while im cooking at stove too while im heating food up. i wont stand in front again. but should i be worried about radiation exposure thus far to my baby?
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See below: The available information suggests that you need not worry. Visit these sites for information. https://www.verywellfamily.com/microwave-use-in-pregnancy-2758983 https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/resources-you-radiation-emitting-products/microwave-oven-radiation Wish you good health and a healthy baby!
Answered 12/9/2020
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