ok i know second hand smoke is bad during pregnancy, but what about burning incense? my fiance and i love incense and we bought some new smells to try out and i couldnt help but wonder if burning them was bad.
2007-08-06 08:24:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hmm, actually this is a good question! I'm really not sure if it would be harmful, but if I had to guess, I would say that it isn't. I wouldn't get right up there and inhale the smoke, but from a distance I don't see anything wrong with it.
2007-08-06 08:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by jilly23810 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some researchers have begun to suspect that incense burning may pose some health concerns. Because incense is a slow burn, many believe that it gives off a lot of chemicals such as carbon monoxide, aldehydes, and respirable particles. They are of considerable concern because these particles are both upper respiratory and pulmonary system irritants. This means that they can inflame mucous membranes, and cause asthmatic attacks in sensitive individuals.
Burning incense can also produce sinaldehyde, many different kinds of aldehydes, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acrolein. Both formaldehyde and acrolein are also mucous membrane irritants and acrolein irritates the eyes.
One study indicated that burning incense in your house at least once a week during pregnancy made it more likely that the baby would develop leukemia once your child is born.
There are things that you can do to minimize the health risks posed by incense burning.
Using a type of incense that is less smoky.
Don’t burn it for as long.
Ventilating the room or building once you are done burning the incense.
2007-08-06 15:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well anything you inhale could be potentially dangerous, but to what extent is what we are concerned about. I say, if you can help it stay away from burning incense while you are pregnant or while you have small children around. I am sure that you can develop breathing problems somehow, they just haven't done a study on it..so play it safe and avoid them for a while...you wouldn't run around spraying tons of perfume or air freshener so that you inhale that...but best luck to you.
2007-08-06 15:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This really is not a stupid question. Better to be sure than sorry. I don't think that incense would be harmful. I have read alot of pregnancy websites and they never mention this. you could check with your health care provider to be sure.
2007-08-06 15:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um.. I am not sure about this though I am sure it couldnt be too dangerous. The smoke from incense is different than from nicotine. Ask your dr.
2007-08-06 15:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure they are some chemicals u inhale from incense. even some candles are bad for your but dont thing it is enough. never heard of anyone say not too.
2007-08-06 15:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by just_a_hick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incense is fine to burn just dont stand right next to it while its burning.
2007-08-06 15:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest I think that it is okay, however you really need to stop once the baby arrives, babies little noses are very sensitive, this also means no cologne or perfume at least for the first six months.
2007-08-06 15:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be fine as far as the smoke goes as long as your not choking yourself lol. but ive heard that some herbs are not good to use/be around during pregnancy..but i cant find the list of them anywhere sorry..
maybe ask your doctor their opinion.
2007-08-06 15:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by crimstudent187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking them would be bad.. lol, but i imagine that having a lit stick some where away from you isnt going to hurt anything.
2007-08-06 15:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋