If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you will surely want to make wise and careful choices about diet, exercise and personal care products. It may not have occurred to you that perfume might have a negative impact on your health during pregnancy.

1. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN
CHOOSING A SAFE PERFUME
DURING PREGNANCY

2. If you are pregnant or
planning to become
pregnant, you will surely
want to make wise and
careful choices about diet,
exercise and personal care
products. It may not have
occurred to you that
perfume might have a
negative impact on your
health during pregnancy.
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3. During pregnancy a
woman's sense of smell
becomes sharper. For this
reason many women
cannot tolerate wearing
perfume during
pregnancy. Both good and
bad smells take on deeper
tones and may overwhelm
a pregnant woman.
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4. Many women report having headaches
caused by their favorite scent. When
you are pregnant, it's smart to listen to
your body. If something strikes you as
being unpleasant, there is probably a
reason for that response. You should
heed it.
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5. Many studies have found
that the artificial ingredients
used in commercial
perfumes and colognes can
cause birth defects. This is
especially true for male
fetuses. For this reason,
most obstetricians advise
their patients to eliminate it
entirely during the first
trimester of pregnancy.
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6. After the first trimester, most women report
preferring lighter more flower scents or citrus
scents during the second trimester of
pregnancy. It seems that more clean and
natural smells are better received than
heavier, musky scents.
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7. If this is the case for you, it may be a
good idea to explore the world of
aromatherapy. There are a number of
light, pleasant essential oils that can be
worn as scent or enjoyed in the bath or
with a vaporizer.
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8. While you are pregnant you will probably also
want to use a good moisturizing lotion or oil to
help prevent stretch marks. You can use this
type of moisturizer throughout your pregnancy
without harming the fetus as long as it
consists of benign, natural ingredients.
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9. For the most part,
perfumes are safe for
pregnant women;
however, it's always smart
to be cautious about what
you eat, what you do and
the products you choose.
This is especially true
between the eighth and
twelfth week of pregnancy.
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10. If you must use a perfume during this time, try
scenting your clothing before putting it on rather
than spraying your perfume directly on your
skin. By listening to your body, exercising
caution and avoiding potentially hazardous
ingredients, you can safely continue to enjoy
perfume during your pregnancy.
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