babyminding

-By Mandy Burgess

In an effort to make my pregnancy safe for me and my growing little one, my husband and I decided to take charge of our immediate environment. I knew that eating and exercise would be fairly easy, (although I was in for a few surprises in those departments too). The most difficult part: protecting myself and my unborn child from toxins present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and the household products we use. Although I don’t have room to list every potential hazard (nor should you worry about them all), here are the steps my family took to reduce harmful chemicals in our house. (more…)