Ecological detergents during pregnancy: which ones to choose and where to buy them
Which ecological detergents can be used during pregnancy ? How can we orient ourselves in the choice of ecological detergents? Especially when you are expecting a child, we must first of all pay attention to the products that appear as ecological and green in commercials but which in reality are not, starting from their formulations.
Everything you come into contact with during pregnancy, from food to cosmetics to household cleaning products, is extremely important. “Potentially toxic substances that enter the bloodstream by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption can cross the placenta and reach the fetus,” says Dr. Ronald M. Caplan, ob-gyn and clinical associate professor emeritus at Weill Cornell Medical College. from New York. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right detergents to use during pregnancy.
Let’s start with the definition of ecological detergent: ecological detergents are cleaning products created with full respect for the environment . As such, they do not contain artificial chemicals and use materials of natural origin. Typically, the composition of detergents includes:
- surfactants of vegetable origin (in replacement of petroleum-based compounds);
- natural, antibacterial and sanitizing preservatives;
- fragrances of vegetable origin (in particular essential oils);
- sodium percarbonate (an environmentally friendly sanitizer and whitener).
The cost of organic detergents is higher than that of traditional detergents, but let’s not forget that eco-bio detergents are much more convenient in terms of their use . For example, the quantity of product needed to have a good cleaning is much lower than that needed to obtain the same result with a traditional detergent.
Ecological detergents: which ones to choose
When choosing ecological detergents during pregnancy it is very important to rely on certifications, i.e. specific labels that are assigned after very rigorous checks. In general, among the available certifications you can find the following:
- Ecocert , a French certifying body with particularly restrictive standards. Provides two types of labels: Ecocert and Ecocert Bio ;
- Biocertitalia certification , one of the most important certification bodies in Italy and in Europe;
- Icea (Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification) , an internationally accredited Italian body. Also in this case two certifications are offered: Eco Detergence and Eco Bio Detergence ;
- Ecolabel , an ecological quality mark from the European Union which certifies products with low impact on the environment;
- Aiab Clean Detergence , trademark of the Italian Association for Organic Agriculture.
Kathryn Barlow is an OB/GYN doctor, which is the medical specialty that deals with the care of women's reproductive health, including pregnancy and childbirth.
Obstetricians provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, while gynecologists focus on the health of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, vagina, and breasts. OB/GYN doctors are trained to provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of conditions related to women's reproductive health.