Is there any products I should avoid while I'm pregnant like paint, cleaning products, my dogs flea shampoo..

I would avoid paint and flea shampoo for sure. I suppose if the cleaning product was something mild, like Comet or Windex, it should be OK... I wouldn't go around using Lime-Away though! lol.Is there any products I should avoid while I'm pregnant like paint, cleaning products, my dogs flea shampoo..
You should avoid all that you listed and many more. Any cleaning chemical should be avoided unless it specifically states it's safe to use while pregnant.


Animal products should also be avoided but i don't think it would harm anything, just use a light scented kind and you should be okay.


Paints or any painting chemicals should definately not be used, if they have to be used in the home, i would say leave for up to 12 to 24 hours and ventilate the fumes as well as you can and while the products are being used.Is there any products I should avoid while I'm pregnant like paint, cleaning products, my dogs flea shampoo..
Don't:


Don't Smoke or hang around those who smoke


(can result in spontaneous abortion, pre term births, low weight full term babies, fetal deaths, and infant deaths)





Don't Drink Alcohol


(causes negative effects on the baby's development. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can occur causing severe retardation, postnatal growth deficiency, facial malformations, central nervous system dysfunction, major organ system malfunctions, and physical abnormalities)





Don't Use Illegal Drugs


(causes low birth weight, central nervous system damage, delays and impairs neurobehavioral development, can cause mild to severe withdrawal effects, physical malformations including cleft palate, heart murmurs, eye defects, favial feature abnormalities, and organ system abnormalities)





Don't Take Prescription Drugs or Over The Counter Drugs Unless Your Doctor Okays Or Recommends Them


(This includes aspirin and Tylenol. Can cause devastating effects on fetus, Don't take any Over The Counter drugs for the first 8 weeks of pregnancy until the heart, lung, and brain are formed. Remember after the baby is born, some drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding)





Don't Eat Hot Dogs


(can put infant at a greater risk of developing cancer)





Don't drink Caffeine


(Increases the probability of a child contracting diabetes later in life)





Don't Come In Contact With Reptiles


(Includes lizards, iguanas, turtles,and snakes. They can carry salmonella which is transferred through the feces which can affect your pregnancy. Children under 5 should also avoid contact with reptiles because they are at a high risk of developing salmonella)





Don't Come in Contact with Ticks


(Ticks bite, and carry lyme disease, if you get lyme disease it can be deadly to your developing baby)





Don't eat fish


(Fish contains methylmercury which causes defects in the development of a child's brain)





Don't eat a lot of junk food


(Does not provide vitamins or protein, but fills you up. Takes up room in your stomach, prevents you from eating the nutrients you and your baby need)





Avoid Vitamin A Supplements


(can cause birth defects and other problems especially in the first trimester. Natural is okay, supplements and foods that are artificially supplemented with Vitamin A are not okay)





Don't get X-Rays


(Especially in early pregnancy. Risks of injury to the baby because of an x-ray is slim, but you should always inform your doctor or dentist before they take x-rays if you are pregnant)





Don't use CRT-style VDT's (Cathode Ray Tube Style Video Display Terminals)


(Can lead to a miscarriage)





Don't watch the microwave while something is cooking


(Excessive microwave radiation can cause harm to a developing fetus)





Don't use an electric blanket


(give off low level electromagnetic fields which can harm a developing baby)





Do not use a water bed


(heaters in water beds give off same thing as electric blankets and can cause the same effect)





Don't drink tap water


(Can increase your risk of a miscarriage. Especially if you live in California)





Don't allow yourself to get stressed out


(avoid high psychological and physical stress at work and at home. High levels of stress can cause the fetus to be in stress)





Don't come in contact with pesticides


(Includes: insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. Can cause all sorts of negative effects depending on chemical, length of exposure, age of fetus, and intensity of exposure. Products to avoid: roach bait traps, ant bait traps, no pest strips, household pest control products and hired pest control services, flea collars on dogs and cats, lawn care products, lawn care maintenance services, insecticides for lawn and garden)





Don't use paint or paint thinners while pregnant.


(If you must be around these products, wear a mask. Use water based paints only, make sure they are free of lead and mercury. Don't use oil based paints. Ventilate all rooms properly)





Don't use strong household chemicals


(bleach, oven cleaners, strong foam cleaners, and other strong chemical cleaners should be avoided. Go with all natural, environmentally safe, low odor or no odor cleaning products instead)





Don't play around with your body temperature


(if your body temperature rises above 102 degrees, call your doctor immediately because their is potential danger to the fetus. Fevers from the common cold or flu, strenous exercise, and working outside in hot weather can raise your body temperature)





Don't use a sauna, hot tub, or take long hot baths


(these can raise your body temperature, see above)





Don't change the cat litter box


(Cat litter can expose you to toxoplasmosis which can cause birth defects)





Don't touch uncooked red meat


(Uncooked red meat can expose you to toxoplasmosis which can cause birth defects. Always wear gloves if you must handle uncooked red meat while pregnant)





Don't come in contact with people who have herpes


(if you get herpes while pregnant, it can be transferred to the baby during delivery and lead to complications)








Do:


Do Get regular medical exams


(ensures the safety and health of you and the baby)





Do Meet the Recommended Daily Allowance of Folic Acid (reduces the risk of spinal bifida in the baby)





Do Get vaccinated against German Measles (Rubella) before you become pregnant and avoid people who have them


(can lead to miscarriages and fatal deformities)





Do Take prenatal vitamins


(Guarantees you are getting the vitamins you and your baby need during your pregnancy. Can help your baby avoid getting diabetes)





Do Eat plenty of protein


(essential for the baby's brain development. Protects against preeclampsia)





Do Eat well


(Get plenty of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients)





Do Exercise


(watch your weight to ensure an easy delivery)





Do Get enough fat and cholesteral in your diet


(Help to absorb fat soluable vitamins like A, D, E, and K that help with strechable skin. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks. Helps to develop the baby's brain.


Fat is also necessary for the developing baby brain.





Do Kegal Exercises


(can help avoid intense pain during birth. Helps gives the baby's head flexibility after he/she is born)





Do Keep house plants around


(Will absorb and filter harmful chemicals in the air. Best kind: Spider plants which work at removing lots of chemicals including formaldehyde found in paint)





Do Avoid negative thoughts and actions and focus in on your baby


(prenatal bonding is important, stress and negative thoughts should be avoided as much as possible so infant feels secure when he/she enters the world)





Do Avoid traveling to foreign countries


(many foreign countries require special vaccinations to visit them, and you should not receive these vaccinations while pregnant)





Do Talk to your doctor about existing conditions and family medical history


(Your doctor can help you with a treatment plan that is appropriate for you and your baby. Don't forget to mention chronic problems, reproductive problems, diabetes, herpes, STD's, heart problems, epilepsy, and high blood pressure that you may have had in the past or that your family has a history of)
Anything that is overwhelmingly fumy, avoid cat litter boxes there poop is deady to fetues, I always loved painting walls when I was pregnant most brands have little to no smell and I was always cleaning.
don't change the kitty litter


don't drink alchohol


stay away from drugs


keep outta harms way


stay outta jail


pass go collect $200


eat your veggies


eat for two


take it easy


love your preggo nancy


lasts only 40weeks


enjoy it


start a diary
Flea shampoo is fine....just dont ingest it. i was a dog groomer while being pregnant. MAKE SURE you do not touch littler boxes. And avoit cats all together. Their feces containg a harmful bacteria which can cause Toxoplasmosis. That can seriously harm a fetus. Best of luck to you.
You can use just about anything you want BUT if it has a strong smell you should open a window or wear a mask.





Don't clean up any dog urine or feces as well as a cat.





Your dogs shampoo is fine!
ask your doctor for more deatils but you should avoid inhaling anything with toxic chemical fumes like paint, nail polish, some adhesives, and cleaning products.





also avoid any direct contact with cat liter, dirty or clean, it contains a chemical that could be hazardous to a fetus, specially dirty cat liter because of the amonia.





avoid dying or bleaching your hair, your hair will not take to haircolor the same while you are pregnant. inhaling these chemicals or even coming into direct contact with them could be very hazardous to the fetus, this also because of amonia.
Painting my doctor said was a no-no. Told me to leave the house and let my hubby do it. Cleaning products I pretty much couldn't avoid. (If I didn't clean no one else probably would!). Not sure about flea-shampoo. If there is a 1-800# on the bottle I would call it first and they may be able to tell you if it's recommended or not. Hair dye is a no-no as well as pumping gas. Pretty much stear clear of anything with strong fumes. I found alot of scents bothered me when I was pregnant. Such as nail polish, cleaning products, perfumes,soaps, cooking meat (LOL), etc. Use your own common sense and I'm sure you'll be fine!
well I just had a son and, I have an other on the way. I dyed my hair well I was pregnet. Everything they say is bull.
You should avoid dangerous chemicals that could harm you are your baby. Paint is really not healthy for you to inhale during your pregnancy. Dog shampoo want hurt you but inhale to much could be harmful some cleaning products are harmful.