HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS TO AVOID WHILE PREGNANT.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you just found out you’re expecting, or you are ready to meet your little one any day now, it’s important to take care of yourself. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to avoid toxic chemicals.

But here’s the problem – toxic chemicals are very difficult to avoid. And unless you’ve put a lot of work into it, you may not even know which products contain hazardous chemicals, and which are safe.

Looking for more info from someone who really has done the work? My friend Samantha, a PhD Chemist and Public Health expert, has a course called The Toxin-Free Living Handbook that tells you everything you need to know to keep your family safe from dangerous chemicals

When you’re pregnant, you’re your baby’s only source of contact with the outside world. Many chemicals cross the placental barrier, meaning they can cross from mom’s body into baby’s.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO AVOID TOXINS DURING PREGNANCY?

Unfortunately, there’s a pretty big list of chemicals that can cause problems for you or your baby. But don’t worry, we’ll cover some of the worst offenders (and how to avoid them) here.

WHICH HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS DO I NEED TO AVOID WHILE PREGNANT?

I know, you’re super excited to get your nursery just the way you want it. You’ve picked out the bedding, you’ve bought a super-cute crib, and the wall-hangings you found are perfect. But let someone else do the painting.

TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM DECORATING A NURSERY

Hopefully, someone else is willing to clean for you while you’re pregnant. After all, you’re busy growing a baby! But if you need to do some cleaning while pregnant, it’s good to know which products are okay and which you should skip.

CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS TO AVOID WHILE PREGNANT

One of the biggest sources of toxic chemicals is your food. These chemicals don’t just come from how your food was grown. How it’s processed, packaged, and even cooked affects the chemical content of what you eat.

HOW TO AVOID TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM FOOD

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