What is the rule, if any, about microwaves?

I leave the kitchen every time I use it, but I don't know if I am just being paranoid. Does anyone have an official answer?

Re: What is the rule, if any, about microwaves?

I copied and pasted this from babycenter.com.......I have been using mine

"Is it safe to use my microwave oven during pregnancy?

Expert Answers
Penelope Morrison Bosarge, women's healthcare nurse practitioner, University of Alabama School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL
Nobody really knows. If the microwave is really old, there is some danger of radiation leakage. Then it's a concern not only if you're pregnant, but all the time. To test for a leak, you can put your hand by the door and see if you feel air leaking out. You can also close a piece of paper in the door and see if you're able to pull it out. If your microwave does seem to be leaking and you can't afford to replace it, don't use it..

Lewis Holmes, professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; chief of Genetics & Teratology Unit, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Boston
There's no substantive research to support any concerns about using microwave ovens during pregnancy. Heating something in a microwave doesn't expose you to any significant radiation."

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I read that you should not stand in front of it. I also read that it destroys the nutrient value of your food.. who know who to believe. My son watched myth busters and he said that they said microwaves dont leak.

http://www.pregnancysurvey.com/pregnancy_questions_answers/question_38.html%20-%2027k

"We don't know for sure if there is danger to your pregnancy from being around a microwave oven, so follow the directions provided with your microwave oven. Don't stand next to or directly in front of it while it's in use."

Message edited 12/3/2007 12:19:39 AM.