Lighting incense can dispel some indoor odors, especially during the rainy season when it is relatively humid. Lighting some incense in moderation can remove damp odors, but if there are pregnant women at home, lighting incense may also affect their health during pregnancy. So, can pregnant women light incense at home?
1. It's best not to light incense when pregnant at home. Because incense produces smoke during combustion, it can easily irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, and burning incense can also increase fine particulate matter in the air, which can affect the health of pregnant women when inhaled. Even incense made from pure natural spices can easily cause allergies due to the sensitivity of women's bodies after pregnancy.
2. In addition, most of the perfumes will be added with some chemical essence. During the burning process, this kind of fragrance will often produce an excessively pungent smell, which is more likely to stimulate the respiratory mucosa of pregnant women, and even cause congestion and edema. Especially for early pregnant women, exposure to smoke and odors from burning incense may worsen pregnancy reactions. Therefore, it is not advisable for pregnant women to light incense at home.
3. After pregnancy, women are in a relatively special physiological stage, and their living environment should be comfortable and clean, with fresh air. They should open windows for ventilation and avoid excessive dust particles in the air. Ensuring a good living environment and high-quality air quality is beneficial for the healthy growth of fetuses.
