Safer Pregnancy

Food Condition Space Product Lifestage Chemical

WHY AND HOW TO AVOID POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)

Even though they are no longer being manufactured, PCBs are still being released into the environment via leaks, improper disposal, and incineration … More ›

NESTING? 7 STEPS TO A SAFER NURSERY

Make your baby’s nursery safer by following these easy steps to a nontoxic nursery … More ›

PREGNANT? BE CAREFUL WITH BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE

Swap toxic beauty products for options free of ingredients that may hurt you and your growing baby … More ›

7 STEPS TO EATING PURE WHILE PREGNANT

If you’re pregnant and looking to clean up your diet, we have you covered … More ›

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT OBESITY

Obese children are also more likely to be severely obese as adults and face illnesses like heart disease and cancer … More ›

FROM BOTTLE NIPPLES TO BAKED GOODS: IS SILICONE SAFE?

The FDA says that silicone won’t react with other materials or release hazardous compounds. However — studies suggest these assertions are premature … More ›

LEARN ABOUT AUTISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

In the last four decades, the incidence of autism has increased ten-fold, and 1% of all eight-year-olds now have some form of autism … More ›

PERC: KEEP PERC OUT OF YOUR HOME

Perc, short for perchloroethylene, is a harmful chemical commonly used as common dry cleaning solvent … More ›

KEEP HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS OFF THE MENU

Meat may seem to be a natural product, but the beef, pork, chicken, and turkey we eat is typically treated with hormones and other substances … More ›

SKIP PRODUCTS MADE WITH SLES (AND SLS, TOO!)

SLS and SLES are both common cleaning product ingredients, but one provokes physical irritation while the other is a toxic hazard. Know the  … More ›