Doing chores while pregnant

[Abeauty]

Hi ladies,

Random question, I am currently 6+4 and I noted from some research that we shouldn't do things like wash the bathroom because of fumes from the chemical that could affect the foetus. How do you get around this?

 

[sept2010]

Get toxin free stuff from supermarket?

Or ventilate bathroom etc when cleaning?

 

[vixie27]

Really? I could use this to my advantage and get my husband to do it, oh wait what was that no washing pots either lol

 

[Kittycat155]

I feel bad cause around 5 weeks I helped sister do final clean on apartment. bleach/ajax/bowl cleaner/...no gloves no window or fan in bathroom. I am sure many woman do it as a daily thing job wise and are ok.

I got husband doing litter and coming to shopping trips for the heavy items as my back is crappy.

 

[CatherineK]

I've never changed what I use for any pregnancy, just always make sure the area is vented and wash hands after, use gloves if the stuff is harsh.

 

[All Girls]

Never changed anything.

 

[bozzy]

Unless it's really strong fumes to the point you feel ill yourself, I wouldn't worry. As others have said, just make sure you open a window and maybe don't use as much cleaning product.

 

[Louise88]

Didn't even realised fumes from cleaning sprays were a no no in pregnancy I used them as normal with my 1st and have used them so far in this pregnancy.

 

[Acorn]

It's probably ok. If you have a bathroom fan, I would just turn that on while cleaning or open the windows. Personally, I just use it as an opportunity to make my husband do it

 

[xjesx]

Use proper cleaning products, gloves, open window, wash hands, dont snort.

 

[Delamere19]

I'm pretty sure I didn't change my habits when I was expecting my son. I helped my sister by cleaning for her earlier on in this pregnancy but I always make sure I don't stay around strong fumes and wash my hands after. I think there are so many scare stories out there, esp lately with the new report in the UK, it's hard to know what to trust.

 

[willowblossom]

Ive never changed any products ect. Oprning windows though eould prob help xx

 

[10.Laura]

Last time I avoided cleaning the oven (what a shame) and by the time I was 8 months refused to vacuum the stairs after almost falling down a few times. Everything else stayed the same.

 

[Abeauty]

Thank you ladies! Was about nervous as we don't gavea window in our bathroom but seems like a number of you were just fine! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Abeauty]

I'll put a fan inand make sure it is well ventilated

 

[ttcfurrever]

We recently moved and had to do a final cleaning. The only thing that I took no part in was cleaning the oven. I had DH do that because of the strong fumes. For the bathroom I was able to just turn on the fan and open the windows.

 

[TheNewMrs]

We use Bicarb, Lemon, Vinegar and Teatree oil for cleaning just about anything! Never changed on my last pregnancy wont be changing this time