Filed under: Kids and Parenting, Natural Body Care
If you’re trying to get pregnant there are some things you need to think about that you may not find in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” It’s important to protect yourself from both before and after the conception of that little bundle of joy.
PFCs, found in nonstick cookware coatings, food packaging and even carpets and clothing, can have a detrimental effect on your fertility according to a study by the UCLA School of Public Health. Now, it’s going to be difficult to avoid the carpet in your house, but you can consider switching to cast iron and stainless steel pans if you are trying to conceive. Not sure how to use them very well? Ask some older relatives for good ideas.
There are other things you can do to limit your exposure to PFCs and boost fertility chances. Stay away from products that claim stain-resistance as they probably contain PFCs. And give up microwave popcorn. Don’t worry - you can still make popcorn in your cast iron pans!
PFCs May Reduce Fertility originally appeared on Green Daily on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:35:00 EST 0. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
