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Is it safe to use fertilizer while pregnant?

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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.

Answered 1/21/2021

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: It depends on the fertilizer and how you handle it. Some fertilizers can be dangerous to the fetus. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/8056207.

Answered 4/7/2013

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No: Fertilizers contain many toxic chemicals harmful to an unborn child, which can be transmitted thru the air or on the skin.

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