Why to avoid pesticides during the pregnancy stage?

Thinking on the lines of becoming pregnant? Then it is high time that you limit your exposure to pesticides. When there is overexposure to the same it does go on to compound you with a lot of health problems. A recent study does prove this fact that kids who are exposed to indoor pesticides have a greater chance of developing cancer in their childhood days.

You would need to understand that the fetus is a vulnerable area. Rapid along with profound changes tend to be experienced in your uterus. During this critical stages when there is rapid exposure to pesticides along with other form of toxic chemicals, during these stages of development it is going to do more harm that good.

It is not that the exposure to it should be only advocated during pregnancy, but avoid pesticides during breastfeeding as well. You can go on to consume food and this is organic as per the US department of culture. If you cannot consume this form of food it is better to avoid food that are classified as 12 highly prone foods to pesticide residue. No matter whatever form of food, you consume organic or non-organic wash it before consumption.

In the indoors of your home, do ensure that preventive steps are in place to reduce the exposure to pesticides. Rodents or ants are always on the lookout for places to set up base, particularly in your kitchen along with bathroom areas. Do put your food away, vacuum the areas regularly and do seal the small areas in your home, the doors or windows to keep their entry at bay. In the outdoors you can dig out the weeds, and go on to choose organic, slow modelled fertilizers that can minimize the weeds and keep the pesticides out of reach. You can have a word with the neighbours around your area on what form of pest control measures they have put in place. If they are use pesticides keep your doors along with windows closed. Do take off your shoes before you make an entry into the house or avoid tracking of any residue.

If you have pets in your home, ensure that they are treated regularly in terms of bathing or cleaning at the same time.

Some tips to avoid pesticides during pregnancy?

• At your home do not use any pesticides in the interiors or exteriors of your home. Do keep your children away from the region that has been recently effected with pesticides
• In case if you tend to be pregnant and find yourself in an agricultural area that is smeared with pesticides then consider moving yourself away from that area for a decent period of time
• All food should be washed before use
• Do avoid food that is known to contain a lot of pesticide residue
• If you cannot and do not feel like finding organic produce for you along with your children, do consider produce that has the least amount of pesticide residue.