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Hydrogen Peroxide Use During Pregnancy

Matters related to the use of hydrogen peroxide during pregnancy

Women who are pregnant should be cautious in their medication and use. Hydrogen peroxide is often used as a disinfectant. However, whether it can be used during pregnancy is related to the well-being of the mother and baby.

Hydrogen peroxide is oxidizing, and it is often used daily to clean wounds and disinfect the environment. However, the body of pregnancy has different physiology. The mother is connected to the fetus by blood vessels, and all things are easily transmitted to the fetus through the placenta.

Although hydrogen peroxide is used externally, it is applied topically to the skin and mucous membranes, and the absorption amount may be limited. However, if used for a long time or on a large scale, its components may enter the blood circulation and affect If in early pregnancy, the fetal organs are newly formed, which is particularly sensitive, and the stimulation of hydrogen peroxide or the risk of fetal malformation increases.

And if used improperly, it will cause burns to the skin and mucous membranes, cause inflammation, inflammatory mediators or affect the fetus through the blood. If it is not necessary during pregnancy, do not use hydrogen peroxide lightly.

If you encounter small wounds in the skin to clean, you can first rinse with normal saline. If disinfection is required, you can choose a mild, certified disinfectant that can be used during pregnancy. If there are special circumstances, you must consult a doctor first. The doctor can weigh the pros and cons according to the specific conditions of the pregnant woman, such as pregnancy age, health conditions, etc., to determine whether it can be used and how and how to use it. In short, the use of drugs during pregnancy should be based on the safety of the mother and baby, and should not be