One of the myths about pregnancy is the safety in the use of cosmetics. We all like to smell good, also when we are pregnant, but at the same time we want to do what is safer for the baby, so today we are going to clear a very frequent doubt: Can i use perfume in pregnancy?.
There is usually no contraindication about perfuming during pregnancy. It is something that almost all women continue to do, but there are some aspects to consider.
The truth is that most of the perfumes that we can find in the cosmetic industry contain phthalates, a chemical substance harmful to the body used to extend the duration of the fragrance.
It is one of the many chemicals to which pregnant women are exposed and is used in many everyday products: cleaning supplies, dyes, glues, paints, plastic products ... In fact, it is believed that we all contain phthalates in some dose in Our organism.
There is a study conducted by scientists at the University of Edinburgh that has linked the use of perfume in the first weeks of pregnancy (8-12 weeks) with a risk of infertility in the fetus. Phthalates are also related to hormonal dysfunctions and increased risk of hyperactivity.
But the truth is that No testings in humans have been made. They have been made with rats that were given very high doses of a phthalate rarely used in the production of perfumes, much less at those levels.
There is no flat answer on whether it is safe or not to perfume during pregnancy, or if it can be as "unsafe" as applying creams or shampoo, which also contain phthalates in their preparation.
Anyway, Not all women tolerate wearing perfumes during pregnancy, since many find that their smell has been altered and that there are fragrances that can not even smell, not even the one that until now was your favorite perfume.
It is called hyperosmia, and consists of an exaggerated increase in sensitivity to odors caused by the action of estrogens, causing the woman to have a more prominent smell and extreme sensitivity to odors. Therefore, pregnant women often choose perfumes soft, fresh and floral that are not so dense to smell.
For all this, I recommend that when buying a perfume, especially if you are pregnant, the best choice is the perfumes made from natural products that do not contain chemical additives.
