If mosquitos are causing trouble during your pregnancy, you’ll be glad to know you can get rid of them. Mosquito repellents are generally safe to use during pregnancy and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses from spreading.
Mosquito bites may cause harm to mothers and their baby by spreading diseases like dengue, zika, and chikungunya. Birth defects like microcephaly, where the baby’s head becomes smaller than the expected size, are typical results when these mosquito-borne illnesses spread and develop.
Mosquito repellents are basically sprays that are known to ward off mosquitos. There are two types of mosquito repellent sprays safe for pregnant women – DEET and picaridin. Lemon eucalyptus mosquito spray is considered unsafe during pregnancy. However, you can always consult your doctor to confirm.
Yes, using a mosquito spray is safe during pregnancy. Any sort of spray that has DEET or picaridin in it is considered safe for use as a mosquito repellent. Clinical trials have demonstrated that there are no adverse neurological, physiological, or gastrointestinal side effects of using mosquito sprays during pregnancy, even for one year after the birth of infants. Use registered mosquito repellents as a rule of thumb and use lower dosage DEET sprays so that you can spray often.
Here are some old school (but practical) tips for using a pregnancy safe mosquito repellent:
At the end of the day, you have to play it safe to keep your baby and yourself protected. Keep spraying, stay indoors and take caution and you won’t have to worry too much about it.