The chemicals in carpet cleaners can vary a lot: some are just water, soap and natural fragrances, others may contain bleach, enzymes and stronger organic solvents. While “organic solvent” sounds healthy, they’re actually dangerous chemicals, are unsafe to inhale frequently or in large … [Read more…]

Researchers have found that pregnant women are more attractive to mosquitoes and biting insects, possibly because when you’re pregnant you have a slightly higher body temperature and dilated blood vessels and breathe out more CO2, making you more attractive to bugs. This is especially concerning … [Read more…]

Yes. While the current recommendation is for everyone (not just pregnant women) to avoid prolonged exposure to sound above 65 decibels and live concerts are usually around 100 decibels your baby is well-protected from loud sounds by the amniotic sac. S/he will start to be able to detect sound … [Read more…]