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Antibacterial soap in pregnancy
Hello docs... i am currently 30 weeks pregnant..: i was scrolling news and found out that triclosan n triclocarbon in pregnancy has been banned... i immediately checked my soap and found out that my soap also contains triclocarbon.... it is found to be endocrine disruptor.... negative outcomes on fetus... i am using this soap from day one of pregnancy... and i go to washroom 10 to 12 times a day... with washing my hands 2 times each... means i have been using this soap entire pregnancy with frequency 20 to 24 times a day....which means a lot...since then i am freaking out i have hurt my baby... i am so mch worried it wud have caused problems to my baby in long run... it
is also written in google it passes through placenta and creates problems to babys brain n reproductive organs... causing neurodevelopmental problems....i am getting panic attacks... plzz help me docs... wht shd i do now?? is it really so my baby will be born with developmental issues...
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1st of all Google based knowledge is not always a full knowledge.
You are already in your 30 th week.
Probably all your scans NT and anomaly are in place.
If growth of baby is appropriate to gestational age you need not stress to this level.
Panicking is not the solution.
Knowingly or unknowingly we are consuming a lot of chemicals directly and indirectly which have negative effects. That doesn’t mean that these effects are seen in all.
Next Steps
Stop using the soap you are using. Try for some safer options.
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Connect with your baby, emotions do more harm to the baby than chemicals. Your panicking is what is passed on to to the baby for sure. Relax, breath and connect to your baby.
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Go through some good music, funny movies that makes u happy hence ur baby.
We are surrounded by chemicals only now a days.
It is okay. Baby has strong protection immunity wise.
Next Steps
stay cool
Health Tips
use some soft soaps like cetaphil
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