About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Pregnancy is Problematic

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Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Pregnancy is Problematic Oct 4th 2013, 08:08 The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released a joint statement talking about the risks of exposure to toxic chemicals when trying to get pregnant and in pregnancy. Citing sources that talk about the harm these materials can do to your body and fertility before pregnancy and those of your baby during pregnancy, they give a quick list of things you can do to try to limit exposure. This includes: Limit processed foods Avoid products with BPA Limit foods high in animal fats Avoid pesticides and solvents Wash fruits and vegetables Avoid fish with high mercury levels Given what I would expect form an announcement of this sort, it was a fairly simple sounding list. This makes it very practical for the average person to be able to have some control of what types of exposure you have in your every day life. That said, chemicals are around you every where. They are in your furniture, your clothes, and the items that you buy for your baby. It is impossible to completely avoid these environmental toxins, no matter how much you try. The goal here is reduction, and reduction in the way that you can get more bang for your buck. So consider how a toxin would enter your body, if you ingest it in food, it's in your body. If you slather it on your skin, it is absorbed. These may be the more intense routes of exposure and ones you should focus on. It is also important to know about chemicals and things that you may be exposed to while working. Be sure to talk to your boss or manager about any potential harmful substances. They are required to have a list of the chemicals and sheets called Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). You can also talk to your doctor or midwife about this issue. And, moving forward, keep in mind what products you purchase for your baby from clothing to bedding, even the paint on your walls and more. What are you doing to avoid toxic chemicals? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infographic © ACOG Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Pregnancy is Problematic originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 08:08:37. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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