Radiation protection clothing for pregnant women is made of metal fibers and fabrics as raw materials, woven into cloth and made into clothes. Metal mesh can absorb and shield electromagnetic waves. Of course, the denser the metal mesh is woven, the better the effect will be.
According to radiation protection experts, most of the radiation protection clothing worn by pregnant women is to isolate electromagnetic waves and is ineffective against X-rays and gamma rays of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection suits are mostly made of metal wire. Because the metal wire is easily lost after repeated folding and kneading, the quality cannot be guaranteed over time.
It is harmful for pregnant women to be exposed to ionizing radiation such as X-rays and gamma rays during pregnancy, but protective clothing to isolate ionizing radiation must contain a certain amount of lead, so such clothing will be very bulky.
Radiation protection clothing for pregnant women currently on the market is generally relatively lightweight. From this perspective, they are supposed to be lead-free and therefore essentially provide no protection against ionizing radiation.
In addition, the electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens and other household appliances may have some effect on pregnant women wearing radiation-proof clothing, but it has little effect.
In our lives, things that emit light and heat will produce varying degrees of radiation, and these radiations are inevitable; everyone\’s physique is different, and the degree of radiation damage to them is also different.
Regarding the practice of many pregnant women not to wear radiation-proof clothing, obstetrics and gynecology experts said that radiation protection causes some things that are beneficial to the body to be rejected at the same time. Some natural radiation exposure, such as infrared rays from the sun, is beneficial to the body when moderately exposed and can help the healthy development of the fetus.
Experts remind that wearing too much radiation protection clothing is not enough. Expectant mothers must not wear radiation protection clothing all day long. If you leave a work environment where you are exposed to radiation, it is best to take off your radiation protective clothing to allow exposure to sunlight and fresh air.