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Can you use hand warmers while pregnant? the ones that get warm after shaking
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Yes: There is no risk in using these. Best wishes for you and your baby.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably ok: An air-activated hand warmer contains cellulose, iron, water, activated carbon, salt, and a water reservoir. It generates heat by an exothermic reaction when the iron in the packet is exposed to air. I don't think any of these compounds will be absorbed through the skin of your hands, especially since the packet is a self-contained unit. They are not teratogens, anyways. Ask Ob-Gyn to be sure.
Answered 9/22/2020
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