She Knows: The Best Pregnancy Safe Deodorant

July 18, 2023

Keep Your Body + Your Baby Safe!

We typically think of hot flashes in conjunction with menopause, but if you’re pregnant, you may experience some hormonal overheating and night sweating too. In fact, 35 percent of pregnant women surveyed in one study reported these symptoms.

So when you’re sweating more in general, you’re going to feel the urge to keep applying deodorant to keep feeling fresh. The thing is, there are some ingredients in health and personal care products like deodorant that you should avoid during pregnancy, including triclosan, phthalates, and parabens, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). These chemicals can disrupt your endocrine system, which produces hormones, and be dangerous during pregnancy.