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Mobile flashlight on abdomen at 22 weeks
Hi doctors, I have put mobile flashlight on my abdomen to see baby's movement. I am 22 weeks pregnant. Will it impact my baby's development or hurted him/her?
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
No harm,dont worry.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A phone flashlight held against your skin is a very low intensity, ordinary light source. It does not penetrate deeply enough to reach or affect your baby at 22 weeks, and an occasional check like this is not known to cause any harm.
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There is no real benefit to repeating this often, so there is no need to make it a daily habit. Keep tracking your baby's wellbeing the usual way, by noticing how often and how strongly you feel movements through the day.
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If you ever notice a clear drop in your baby's usual movement pattern, do not rely on a flashlight check. Please see your obstetrician the same day, and feel free to mention this habit at your next visit too.
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