Question 1

is it safe to use fertilizer while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes with caution: You can use fertilizer during pregnancy but you need to be very careful with it. You should wear gloves (surgical, not gardening) to prevent a lot of exposure.  If you get fertilizer on you while working with it promptly wash it off.

Question 2

is it safe to use fertilizer in my yard when i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Organic fertilizers, nitrogen based formulas,  should be safe, especially later in pregnancy.  Pesticides of any kind should be avoided.

Question 3

is it safe to have fertilizer in our garden while i am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Studies/research in human pregnancy are limited with anything that may cause harm to baby.  So there is not any great evidence either way on these things.  Limiting exposure in the first trimester is usually recommended.  But realistically, it's most likely fine.  If you are breathing and oxygenating well (not passed out), so is your baby because they hold onto oxygen better than you do.

Question 4

i work in a "farm" industry. is it safe to work with fertilizers (ammonium sulfate, zn, mn, etc) or with herbicides and pesticides while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes with caution: It is very important to wear protective clothing. Should not let anything absorb through your skin especially on hands. And if you are spraying anything make sure you wear protective devices for your face and avoid spraying in tight indoor spaces where you might breath in chemicals.

Question 5

how long does it take for sperm to fertilizer the egg an get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Less than a second : The process of sperm fertilizing and egg takes less than a second. The sperm penetrates the cell wall of the bag and fertilization is essentially instantaneous. If you're asking how long after intercourse until fertilization occurs that can be anywhere from a few hours to 4-5  days.

Question 6

is it safe to be around computers constantly while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is minimal risk of exposure to any significant radiation from your computer.  Studies that have been done have not shown any significant effects from such exposure.

Question 7

i'm 8 months pregnant is it safe to be around someone who has the stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Keep your distance: You should probably keep your distance. If you are around that individual was your hands.

Question 8

is airborne safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Usually up to 32 wee: Usually up to 32 weeks if you are having absolutely no problems with your pregnancy, but you should be asking your OB that ?, he or she may have a differnet answer since they have been following your pregnancy and obviously a bumpy flight in bad weather has more potential to cause problems.

Question 9

is a drysuit safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The issue with a : Dry suit is what you are doing in it. If you are snorkeling or swimming that is fine.  If you are diving in a dry suit, that is not healthy during pregnancy.

Question 10

how much soda is safe while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

None: Soda is a worthless substance that provides no benefits to any human body; excepting for transient taste delight.  The sugars and synthetic materials in soda present threats to proper balance of body metabolism.  Sodas are loaded with excessive carbohydrate calories.

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