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The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review March 30 – April 7

The Pregnancy Blog week in review is a great way to catch up on your reading or just see what new topics are being covered. Fill your water glass, sit back and relax. Click on the articles that interest you. Sunday, April 1 Should I Get a Flu Shot? This is a common question among pregnant women during the flu season. Whether you need a flu shot is ultimately a decision for you and your doctor. This blog offers some insight about this common vaccine. Tuesday, April 3 Dealing with Seasonal Allergies is never any fun. It’s especially difficult to … Continue reading →

Reducing Indoor Allergens

In my last blog, Dealing with Seasonal Allergies, I talked about reducing your exposure to outdoor allergens. Since it’s best to avoid medication in pregnancy, limiting your exposure to allergens is the best way to handle allergies, both to indoor and outdoor allergens. Pollen and mold spores can enter your house through open doors and windows. It’s great to air out the house on a pretty spring day, but it’s terrible for your allergies! You’ll have to keep the windows closed and turn on the air conditioner. This is fine for outdoor allergens, but many people are allergic to things … Continue reading →

Minimizing Allergies from Cleaners and Detergents

If there is any asthma or allergies in your family, then you might want to take a good look at the cleaners and the detergents that you use in and around your home. The same goes for personal care products. Many of these products contain chemicals, perfumes and dyes that can bring on indoor allergies and dangerous asthma symptoms. While you can focus on buying natural products, these can be expensive and some may still cause allergy irritation. Here are some general guidelines about reducing the allergens in your home from cleaners and detergents. Avoid dryer fabric softener sheets. These … Continue reading →