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These chemicals, known as phthalates, are found in soap, lotions, shampoo, deodorant conditioner, and perfume. They are made with petrochemical-based oils and have been linked to hormone disruption.

Since the government does not regulate personal care products, the industry can use virtually any ingredient. Research conducted by the Environmental Working Group confirmed that 22% of personal care products, including children’s products, contain the cancer-causing contaminant 1.4-dioxide (Diamanti-Kandarakis et al. 2009)²³ According to the Environmental Working Group’s skin-deep database, over 25000 personal care products were found to contain parabens.

Avoid the nasties and look for safe, natural brands. A good way to check your products is on the ‘Skin Deep’ database or ‘Think Dirty – Shop Clean App. ²⁴

Women are given the standard warnings about cat litter, ibuprofen and soft cheese, but rarely do we hear a doctor or other birth professional mention reducing exposure to environmental toxins from household products, cosmetics, medications or vaccinations. Women all over the world are missing out on this vital information because it is not considered an important issue, when in fact it is at the core of many chronic health issues facing young children today. It is only through empowering yourself with the facts and listening to your intuition that you can truly make an informed choice.

Always use your own discernment when it comes to medical procedures, and don’t give in to bullying tactics – It's your body and your baby, and no one else has the authority to make those choices for you!