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What can cause harm to the baby during pregnancy?
But because the health and safety of your growing baby is essential, here’s a list of 11 things to avoid while pregnant.
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- Caffeine. Share on Pinterest.
- Certain medications. Share on Pinterest.
- Stilettos.
- Hot tubs and saunas.
- Kitty litter.
- Secondhand smoke.
What harmful chemicals can pass to baby?
Chemicals to avoid when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding
- Pesticides and herbicides. Some pesticides (bug killers) and herbicides (weed killers) are known to affect developing and newborn babies.
- Cleaning products.
- Paint.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Mercury.
- Arsenic-treated timber.
- Nail polish.
- Paint and lead-based products.
How do the chemicals affect the baby?
Some research has found potential links between being exposed to household chemicals and pregnancy complications. These complications have included preterm birth, low birth weight, pregnancy loss and conditions in the baby’s later life, such as asthma.
What substances should I avoid during pregnancy?
Avoid over-the-counter medicines such as antacids, laxatives, sleeping pills, cold medications and pain relievers. While some are safe for pregnant women, many are not. If you feel you need any of these medications, first check with your health care provider.
Can inhaling chemicals cause miscarriage?
If you inhale (breathe in) solvents, you risk liver, kidney and brain damage and even death. During pregnancy, exposure to (coming in contact with) solvents, especially if you work with them, may cause problems for you and your baby, including: Miscarriage.
What is toxic during pregnancy?
Avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna. Mercury can harm your baby’s nervous system. Dry cleaning solvents, pesticides, and paint remover. Fumes from these chemicals can harm your baby.
Can a baby be exposed to hazardous chemicals during pregnancy?
For most hazardous substances, pregnant women must be exposed to a large amount of chemicals for a prolonged period of time for them to be harmful to baby. The truth is, only a few of these substances have been proven to be dangerous during pregnancy. Fortunately there are many ways you can reduce your risk.
When is a baby most sensitive to chemicals?
This is the period in which the baby is most sensitive to chemicals which cause birth defects. During the last six months of pregnancy, exposures to harmful chemicals can slow down the growth of the baby or affect brain development, but are less likely to cause physical birth defects.
When do you know about chemical reproductive hazards?
Harmful chemical reproductive exposure can occur even if the exposure is below the PEL. False Because you may not know that you are pregnant during the first three months, it is important to know about chemical reproductive hazards in your workplace before becoming pregnant. true
Can a baby be exposed to paint fumes?
In other cases, exposures are too brief or too small to create a hazard. For example, occasional exposures to small amounts of substances such as paint fumes or roofing tar fumes also are not likely to harm your baby. “What harmful effects can chemicals have on my pregnancy?”