Housework that Pregnant Women Need to Avoid

 As a mother sometimes you can not be released in various household chores including during pregnancy. But did you know that not all housework is safe for pregnant women to do? You can still do light work such as sweeping and washing dishes, but some heavy housework can increase the risk of pregnancy complications.

Some of the housework you should avoid while pregnant include:

Cleaning the pet cage

There is nothing wrong for pregnant women to keep animals such as dogs or cats. But when it's time to clean the cage, it's best to leave the matter to someone else. Parasitic bacteria that cause Toxoplasma can infect the fetus. If you have to clean the cage, use gloves, a mask and clean yourself after cleaning the cage.

Spraying insect repellent or insect repellent

If you are bothered by mosquitoes at night, you should ask your partner to do it. Chemicals contained in insect repellent can be inhaled by pregnant women and carried to the fetus.

Cleaning the bathroom

A clean bathroom does make users more comfortable. In order to keep the bathroom clean sometimes you have to clean it with a special cleaning fluid. During pregnancy you should avoid inhaling chemicals from similar cleaning fluids. Some ingredients in cleaning products, such as glycol ethers and phenols, can increase the risk of complications and miscarriage, as well as cause birth defects.

Lifting heavy weights

For pregnant women who have back pain it is not recommended to lift heavy weights because it can increase back pain. In addition, lifting heavy objects during pregnancy tends to be at risk of preeclampsia and other complications during pregnancy. If you do have to lift things, it's best to ask someone else for help.

Cleaning vents and windows

To clean the ventilation and windows of the house sometimes you need to reach it by climbing a chair or small table. This should be avoided to minimize the risk of falling. If indeed your ventilation and windows need to be cleaned, you should use a house cleaning service.