Can I light mosquito coils when I am pregnant?

It is best not to light mosquito coils when you are just pregnant, because mosquito coils are toxic substances. If pregnant women inhale too much, it will have a great impact on the development of the fetus and may cause fetal malformations. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women should pay attention to environmental hygiene to prevent mosquito bites. The longer the mosquito coils are in the room, the worse the indoor air will be, which can easily cause nervous system poisoning and lead to fetal death from lack of oxygen.

Are mosquito coils harmful to pregnant women?

The active ingredients of most mosquito coils are pyrethroid insecticides, as well as organic fillers, adhesives, dyes and other additives. The smoke from burning mosquito coils contains many substances that are harmful to the human body and may induce diseases such as asthma.

It is estimated that the amount of particles released by lighting a roll of mosquito coils is roughly the same as the amount of particles released by burning about 100 cigarettes. The ultrafine particles released can enter and remain in the lungs, which may cause asthma in the short term and cancer in the long term. The incomplete combustion of mosquito coil base materials produces carcinogens and some compounds that irritate the upper respiratory tract, which can poison the human nervous system.

If mosquito coils are used in the room for too long and the air is not ventilated, pregnant women are prone to chest tightness and dizziness, which can lead to a decrease in the number of fetal movements and even cause fetal hypoxia in the abdomen.

Therefore, long-term use of mosquito coils is harmful to human health, and even more harmful to pregnant women. In addition to the above-mentioned dangers, organic pollutants in chemicals such as mosquito coils may affect the intellectual development of the fetus and easily cause disorders in the fetal brain and nervous system.

Can pregnant women use mosquito coils?

Many pregnant women are prone to mosquito bites. This is because after a woman becomes pregnant, her exhaled air volume will be 21% greater than before pregnancy, and the exhaled humid gas and carbon dioxide are quite attractive to mosquitoes. Moreover, the temperature of a pregnant woman's abdomen is relatively high, and more volatile substances are emitted from the surface of her skin, making it easy for mosquitoes to smell her and make her a target of biting.

Because mosquito coils contain substances that are harmful to pregnant women, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use mosquito coils, and it is best not to use other chemicals to repel mosquitoes.

The best way for pregnant women to prevent mosquitoes is to use a mosquito net. If the mosquito bites are really severe, you can take some vitamin B supplements appropriately. In addition, eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the redness and swelling after being bitten.