We keep those white naphthalene balls in our cupboards at home and the smell is so strong. Now that im pregnant i started wondering if breathing it daily is bad. Anyone has idea?
Haanji, mothballs are definitely not good during pregnancy. The fumes have chemicals that can be really harmful for you and baby, it's not worth the risk. Better to just remove them from your house completely for now. Think of the peace of mind, avoids any potential extra hospital tests later also. Use natural alternatives like neem leaves.
Oh really? I didn't even think about this! We have some mothballs in our storage boxes. Is just smelling them for a bit also bad? My MIL loves them for winter clothes. Now I'm a bit worried.
Absolutely, mothballs contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are toxic chemicals. My gynac at Apollo clearly told me to avoid all strong fumes and chemicals during pregnancy, including these. If you have any doubts, always ask your doctor or even the hospital's pregnancy helpline. It's better to be overly cautious about such things.
Sweetie, please stay away from mothballs. The chemicals they release can be quite strong and irritating, and they are not considered safe for you or the baby. Just try to get rid of them from your living spaces if you can. If you can't, make sure the areas are very well-ventilated. Your safety is most important right now.
