Unfortunately, ladies, most products are safe to use for cleaning during pregnancy. Yes, even bleach. So you don't have to call a maid to do the household cleaning unless you want to.
Pregnancy is not an excuse (unfortunately, for some) for getting out of household chores. Most are perfectly safe.
The quick answer: yes. Most general housework is safe for pregnant women. In fact, light, physical activity is encouraged by doctors. With floor care, concerns are raised with moving heavy objects or putting extra stress on a mother's body.
Most household cleaning products are safe, though a few could increase the risk of health problems in your baby if you use them in large amounts or for a long period of time. Dishwasher and laundry detergents, window cleaners, and all-purpose cleaners are usually safe to use during pregnancy.
After the first trimester, any task which involves lifting a heavyweight object or moving any heavy object should be avoided. Doing these chores can increase the risk of back strain and injury.
Even in your third trimester of pregnancy, bending is still considered safe for your baby. You'll probably find it becomes increasingly difficult for you, though, if not impossible. Apart from your extra body weight, the size of your belly is increasing.
Opt for DIY cleaners
Try the following: All-purpose cleaning solution: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and use on countertops, tubs, and tile. Surface stain remover: Baking soda makes an excellent hard-water stain remover in your tub or shower!
It's not ideal to move furniture or other heavy objects while you're pregnant. Studies of pregnant women at work have shown that lifting heavy objects can increase the risk of miscarriage and preterm birth.
The short answer: yes. The FDA states hand sanitizer is safe for expectant mothers and have started additional research on certain ingredients to further prove their point.
You can make your own green cleaners with inexpensive ingredients like distilled white vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda. These common household staples are natural and effective alternatives and perfectly safe for mom and baby.
Yes, you and your pregnant wife can continue to use Clorox® Regular Bleach2 to clean, whiten and disinfect your clothes as well as disinfect areas around the house.
Certain uterine conditions or weak cervical tissues (incompetent cervix) might increase the risk of miscarriage. Smoking, alcohol and illicit drugs. Women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater risk of miscarriage than do nonsmokers. Heavy alcohol use and illicit drug use also increase the risk of miscarriage.
Also, the AMA guidelines do not differentiate weight limits with regard to duration of exposure. Lifting more than 23 kg (51 lbs) is permitted repetitively for the first half of pregnancy (up to Week 20) and intermittently through Week 30. Between Weeks 20 and 24, repetitive lifting up to 23 kg (51 lbs) is permitted.
A common recommendation is to not lift objects heavier than 20 pounds during pregnancy.
Therefore, pregnant women can work 40 hours a week if the working conditions are safe for them to do so. If a pregnant employee begins to work over 40 hours a week and is subject to a lot of stress, it could be harmful to their health and the health of their unborn child.
This urge to clean and organize is known as nesting. Nesting during pregnancy is the overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby. The nesting instinct is strongest in the later weeks coming upon delivery. It is an old wives' tale that once nesting urges begin, labor is about to come on.
Specifically, you should avoid body washes that contain retinol, retinoids,1 and salicylic acid,2 as they may harm your unborn baby.
Though it's safe to use perfume during pregnancy, you may be more sensitive to perfumes and find that some scents make you nauseated, light-headed, agitated, or more prone to headaches.
First Trimester (0 to 13 Weeks)
The first trimester is the most crucial to your baby's development. During this period, your baby's body structure and organ systems develop. Most miscarriages and birth defects occur during this period. Your body also undergoes major changes during the first trimester.