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phthalates

Phthalates are fragrance-related chemicals in some personal-care products that have raised concern because they may affect hormones.

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Can perfumes affect pregnancy myth

Can perfumes affect pregnancy myth

What people mean when they ask whether perfume affects pregnancy The question usually comes from two different fears. First, many people worry that inhaling perfume could somehow reach the fetus and cause harm. Second, some have heard that strong scents can “trigger” miscarriage, preterm labor, or congenital anomalies. Those claims are common in pregnancy folklore, […]