Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Staying healthy during pregnancy is not only for your health but also for your baby. I have concerns about what causes autism. I'm not sure that the vaccines should be totally ruled out just yet. But I also think that living a clean chemical free (or as much as one can in these times ) is imperative to a healthy pregnancy.
We are bombarded with chemicals in everything, from foods, to carpeting, to mattresses to clothing, detergents... I'm sure the list goes on and on. Why not make an effort to control the intake of chemicals you ingest as much as possible while pregnant. I read a study somewhere stating there is almost no cases of autism in the Amish? OK, I don't want to start a debate, I'm just thinking in generalizations, but they live simple lives and don't use and aren't exposed to the amount of chemicals that we are in the mainstream. They farm, they raise their animals for consumption. If anything, this makes me wonder if the chemicals we endure everyday have something to do with it. Not to mention other ailments and cancer that can result from chemicals...
During pregnancy, you're not only looking our for #1, you are also looking out for little #1 !! If anything, just be a little more aware and don't forget to get a nap today! ha ha
photo credit Malias
Here is an article I found about phthalates may play a role in pre-term births.
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