Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

The study examines the significant health indicators during pregnancy, focusing primarily on the influence of magnetic field exposure from cell phones on fetal growth and preterm labor.

Findings

• Review included electronic databases: Scopus, EMBASE, Cochrane, Web of Science, Medline.
• Mixed results were observed regarding the duration of pregnancy and cell phone usage exceeding one hour per day.
• Links between moderate to excessive cell phone use during pregnancy and increased risks of preterm births and lower birth weights were discussed.
• Studies showed contradictory outcomes on the effects of low, medium, and high cell phone exposure before conception.
• There's evidence suggesting that exposure to magnetic fields negatively impacts the birth week, weight, and length of newborns.
• Other results indicating minimal risk association with low birth weight and preterm birth.
• Dental radiography during pregnancy was related to term low birth weight.

Conclusion

Findings reveal conflicting evidence on the risk posed by cell phone use during pregnancy. These should be interpreted cautiously due to factors like small sample sizes and possible recall biases.