What smells can cause miscarriage in pregnant women?

With the response to the national two-child policy, the number of pregnancies in our country is also increasing. As expectant mothers, many people will find that they become particularly sensitive to smells when they are pregnant, and sometimes they can't even smell anything. In fact, it is very common for the sense of smell to become abnormal after pregnancy. This change is closely related to the hormones secreted by pregnant women. Pregnant women must be extremely cautious during pregnancy, and even cannot smell some suspicious smells, so as to avoid the tragedy of miscarriage. Let’s take a look at what smells can cause miscarriage in pregnant women.

Some studies have shown that being sensitive to smells can cause morning sickness, which is a form of self-protection for us. Because this can instinctively reject the harm to the fetus caused by foods containing chemicals or harmful ingredients. Is this also why many pregnant women are sensitive to the smell of smoke, pungent odors, alcohol, or caffeinated beverages? This abnormal sensitivity to smells is a way to protect the fetus.

There is also data showing that pregnant mothers with vomiting symptoms generally have a lower miscarriage rate. After becoming pregnant, many pregnant women will feel nauseous and want to vomit, and are particularly sensitive to certain smells. This is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy. This is actually an autonomous protection instinct, which allows pregnant mothers to actively avoid substances or environments that are not good for the fetus.

Especially these three harmful odors: such as paint, gasoline and cigarettes, have a great impact on the growth and development of the fetus, and may even cause fetal malformations and miscarriage. Pregnant mothers must stay away from these harmful odors to provide the fetus with a healthy and safe growth environment.

What smells should pregnant women not smell?

The smell of plaster, gasoline, burning plastic, and Plexus are all bad if you smell them too much. But it doesn’t matter occasionally, because the baby is protected by the placenta. The placenta helps filter out various toxins as long as they are not excessive.

1. External use of plaster for traumatic injuries. Musk is pungent and warm in nature, and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can be used to treat rheumatism, heart disease, and trauma. However, musk is generally contained in external trauma ointments and can be used to induce abortion and induce labor. If the elderly have the habit of applying ointments for bruises, or if someone in your family has a sprain and has to apply ointment, it is recommended that you use ointment that does not contain musk. As a last resort, pregnant women are advised to consider temporarily moving to other relatives' homes.

2. Perfume. Musk has a special fragrance, and many girls often ask whether musk is included in the perfume ingredients when buying perfume. Many perfumes contain musk, so pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant are advised to avoid it if possible. Because except for musk, most spices have the effect of regulating qi and promoting blood circulation, pregnant women should avoid contact with them if possible. Although miscarriage will not necessarily occur after contact, it is still necessary to prevent it.

3. Daily necessities such as wind oil, peppermint oil, foot bath powder, air fresheners, etc. will contain some musk to a greater or lesser extent. For the health of the fetus, the editor recommends that pregnant women try not to use these things if possible.