So many people only think about the products they’re going to use after baby arrives. I was one of those people. And while that’s important, the sooner you can lower your exposures and body burden for preconception and pregnancy, the better.
After hours of research and training, I’ve come to the conclusion that addressing your exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals in particular is one of the most important things you can do to support your baby’s long-term health.
You know the phrase, “give a man to fish and he’ll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime?” Well, I take the 2nd approach so you are set up for a lifetime of healthier habits. And it’s with this in mind that I’ve pulled together key information about hormone disruptors that I think everyone needs to know before having a baby.
We cover:
What are hormones & hormone disruptors
Myths and misunderstandings
4 key exposure pathways
Tips to reduce your exposure
Links mentioned in this episode:
Prepping for Pregnancy online course: www.greenathome.info/preppingforpregnancy
5 Hormone Disruptors to Avoid Before Having a Baby: https://greenathome.info/prenatalguide
Air Purifier Guide: https://greenathome.info/air-purifier-guide
DIY Cleaning Recipes: https://greenathome.ca/learn/#freeresources
Dirty Dozen: What it means & how to use the list: https://greenathome.ca/ewg-dirty-dozen-produce-washes/
How to Choose a Water Filter: https://greenathome.ca/how-find-best-water-filter/
Let Them Eat Dirt: www.greenathome.ca/shop#booksresources
Green Product Forum Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/greenproductforum
Studies referenced:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31324402/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31886849/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5484741/
Green at Home is no longer an operating business, as its founder, Emma Rohmann, has gone back to her engineering roots in large-scale green building consulting. She is keeping her free resources, including the podcast and blog, live but you will find other links to resources are likely broken in these show notes.
Thanks for being here!
