Phone addiction may harm fetal health, new study warns

NCT ID NCT07271680

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at 128 pregnant women in their third trimester to see if smartphone addiction is linked to changes in the baby's heart rate, blood flow in the womb, and birth weight. Researchers measured phone use and used ultrasound to check fetal health. The goal is to help doctors give better advice on safe smartphone use during pregnancy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya Anatolia Hospital

    Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Ministry of Health Antalya City Hospital

    Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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