Okay, so I had asked before if anyone was addicted to the smell of pine sol while pregnant, not knowing that the addiction to the smell only gets worse! I have actually poured it into a spray bottle so that I can spray it into the air to smell it and find myself sniffing the bottle at least once or twice a day. It's embarassing!! Is this harmful to the fetus? Does anyone else have this problem or a problem with cleaning products? I am currently 37.5 weeks pregnant - can't wait to be done so I don't have this problem anymore!!
2007-06-30 14:55:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had a friend who loved the smell of permanent markers. Her doctor told her to uncap one and set it on a table, and walk by it every time she got an urge to smell it.
I don't think pine-sol is harmful unless you are inhaling. Most household cleaners are safe to use during pregnancy. I think spraying it into the air then sniffing, is much safer than sniffing it from the bottle.
Good Luck with the delivery of your wee one!!
2007-06-30 15:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pine Sol And Pregnancy
2016-12-17 12:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning Products
There are mixed views about household cleaning products. There’s been limited research into their effects on pregnancy and, in general, they’re regarded as being okay to use, as long as you do so safely. One study did discover a link between exposure to cleaning products during pregnancy and an increased risk of children being affected by asthma, but no products have been specifically linked with birth defects or other serious problems.
Many women do choose to err on the side of caution though and there are certain ingredients in products that it’s worth avoiding or taking care with. For example:
Triclosan, an antibacterial agent, as it may end up in your breast milk after being inhaled.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VCO), chemicals which are found in all sorts of household cleaning products. They release pollutants when being used and some forms may cause problems for your growing baby.
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates, as they can disrupt and even mimic human hormones, and may affect your pregnancy.
If you do have to use cleaning products, especially heavy duty ones, then take care not to breathe in the products and open windows and doors when you’re using them. If you want to keep yourself and your baby as safe and well as possible, you can survive – and still retain a clean house – by opting for natural alternatives instead, or getting someone else to do your cleaning. For the adventurous, you can also go one step further by mixing up your own alternatives using easily available ingredients.
2007-06-30 15:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by ஐ♥Sabine♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom craved pine-sol. I crave Leaver 2000 refreshing body wash. In the shower I wash several times just to smell the soap. Pregnancy can be so weird lol. I wouldn't recommend sniffing from the bottle but just smelling the scent left behind shouldn't be of any harm. I wouldnt know for sure though.
2007-06-30 15:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by aprildc82 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is harmful in general. There was a study that found that cleaning products causes respitory problems in those that use them frequently.
2007-06-30 15:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋