Couvade Syndrome

‘Let me list the risks,’ Kieran said. ‘First of all, the entire building is full of electronics. Computers, printers, scanners, paper shredders, projectors. I don’t have to tell you about the risk of being exposed to radiation during pregnancy.’ ‘You don’t, because it’s ridiculous. Even if I stay home, I’d still be exposed to electronics.’ I picked up my phone from the coffee table. ‘See?’ ‘Which reminds me, I should limit your screen time at home, too.’ ‘No way.’ ‘At least do it for the first trimester, please. Studies have shown foetuses are particularly sensitive to radiation during their early development, from weeks two to eighteen. Scientists at Yale proved an association between exposure to wireless radiation and behavioural problems in the child, like ADHD and impaired memory.’ ‘What exactly have you been reading?’ ‘The Centre of Disease Control, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” BabyCentre…’ ‘Wow, you’ve been busy.’ He nodded in all seriousness. ‘I talked to the ob-gyn a