Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
There are many common questions about alcohol when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Does drinking…
How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
Overview Caffeine is a psychoactive drug because it changes brain function and results in alterations in perception,…
Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skincare
Overview Think about everything you put on your skin and hair, from when you step in the…
Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
Overview The sun emits UV radiation which comes with both evidence-based benefits and risks. On a positive…
Drinks To Be Cautious About During Pregnancy
Overview Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and water is always the best beverage. In…
Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices
Overview The health and safety of you and your baby are a top priority. Certain foods come…
Hair Changes and Treatments During and After Pregnancy
Overview You experience many physical changes during your pregnancy. Higher levels of hormones, like estrogen, can even…
Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants
Overview Humans have a long history and connection to nature and the outdoors. That has changed significantly…
Heat Exposure During Pregnancy
Overview Exposure to heat in hot weather and activities like working out can cause your body temperature…
Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
Overview Is it safe to use a microwave oven when you are pregnant? Learn about the safety…
Safe Cleaning Products
Overview Cleaning products can contain harmful chemicals and your pregnancy is an excellent time to get safer…
Work and Job Hazards
Overview When you are pregnant, limiting your exposure to harmful substances and activities in your everyday life…
BPA Safety During Pregnancy & for Your Baby
Overview BPA is short for bisphenol A, and this is an industrial chemical used in plastics. This…
Eating Deli Meat During Pregnancy
Overview Trying to figure out what you can and cannot eat during pregnancy can be challenging. Finding…
Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Overview An antibiotic is a microbial drug used to treat bacterial infections. There are many infections during…
Nail Polish
Overview The FDA regulates nail polish under the umbrella of cosmetics. According to the FDA, “Many nail…
Loud Noises
Overview Your baby’s ears start developing very early on, and by about week 18, they should be…
Body Piercings, Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Overview If you have body piercings, you may be wondering if you need to take them out…
Facials, Microneedling, and Botox
Overview In general, the fewer chemicals you expose yourself to, the less you expose your baby to. …
Lifting Heavy Objects
Overview During your pregnancy, your body is going through a lot of physical changes. Many of those…
Aspirin During Pregnancy
Overview Preeclampsia is essentially high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure can damage arteries, which can…
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