India, Sept. 9 -- A laptop is an indispensable part of our lives, now that the world runs on digital connectivity end to end. Whether it's work, entertainment, or managing finances, on a daily basis everyone keeps coming back to these screens. Pregnant women, whether they are working or not, also use laptops for several purposes.

Dr Dhivya Sharona, consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, shared with us that pregnant women, however, need to be careful. Not just laptops, but Dr Sharona cautioned that all electronic devices emit electromagnetic fields (EMF). A pregnant mother's health is already sensitive, so exposure to these may put the unborn baby's health in jeopardy.

She commented, "Modern-day mothers use...