Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Pregnancy : Exposure Specificities and Evolution

Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Pregnancy : Exposure Specificities and Evolution: the RFM - Expo Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate the specific features of radiofrequencies (RF) exposure (including 5G) in pregnant women, its evolution during pregnancy and the quantitative contribution of the various RF emission sources to which they are exposed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women over 18 years of age;
• Subject not opposed to participating in the study;
• Patient performing the three screening ultrasounds recommended by the French National Authority for Health (HAS) at the Universitary hospital of Besançon during her pregnancy (independently or in addition to on-site clinical pregnancy monitoring); Affiliation with a French social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme; Living within the Universitary hospital of Besançon maternity catchment area, to cover the full range of geographical exposure, including both highly urbanized and more rural areas;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Opposition of the subject to participate in the study;
• Discontinuation of pregnancy ultrasound follow-up at Besançon University Hospital, in particular due to relocation;
• Women under court protection, guardianship, curatorship or protective supervision.