My family sometimes uses camphor for home remedies or in rituals. I'm pregnant now and wanted to know if it's safe to be around or use camphor during this time. Should I avoid it completely?
Hey, actually I also had this doubt because my MIL burns kapoor daily in the evening. I get very strong smell and feel a bit dizzy sometimes. Is it really unsafe to even smell it? I should ask my gynac on my next visit.
Pure camphor (kapoor) in very small amounts for puja is fine, but strictly avoid ingesting it or applying intense camphor balms. I barely had time for extra care, but my doc said inhaling heavy camphor fumes can cause nausea. Just stay safe and avoid overusing it.
During my pregnancy and even post-C-section recovery, I stayed away from strong smelling things like camphor. The strong smell used to trigger my nausea so badly. It is best to avoid inhaling it directly as it's quite strong for the baby too.
Oh god, I used to worry about everything from incense sticks to camphor! I read somewhere that inhaling too much camphor is not good for the baby's development. I literally stopped putting kapoor in my bedroom temple because I was so scared. Pls avoid it just to have peace of mind!
It is best to avoid heavy use of camphor, whether you're pregnant or breastfeeding. The skin absorbs these strong compounds easily, and they can reach the baby. For any body aches, try warm water bags instead of strong camphor-based rubs.
When I was at my mum's place, my dadi strongly advised against keeping camphor nearby or burning too much of it during puja. It is believed to be very warm in nature. We should keep it away from pregnant women just to be safe.
I accidentally applied a thick layer of a camphor pain balm on my back during my first trimester and went into absolute panic mode after reading online! My gynac laughed and said a little skin application once won't do anything, just don't eat it. So don't worry, just avoid using it anymore.
I prefer natural things, but for pains during my pregnancy, I only stick to light stretching and gentle walking instead of applying pain relief balms with camphor. My doctor only allowed safe, mild prenatal yoga anyway, which helps with aches without needing chemical rubs.
