https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 01:14:53 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:28:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25156 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634843&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634843 Author: anon
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 9:28pm

It's hard when you just don't know 100% whether or not it's safe. It's like me drinking one cup of coffee each day. I love my coffee and one cup is probably fine, but ideal would be no cup of coffee!!!! So I guess I'll at least pass the 12 weeks stage and then see.. maybe wear a mask and have mum help me and dampen the garden down as you say.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:28:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634843&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634843 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634439&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634439 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 2:02pm

newlywed wrote: Is it throughout pregnancy you need to be careful or particularly the first 12 weeks? I'm very nervous about even dampening and wearing a mask but sad to miss out on gardening!

Goodness, sad to miss out? You can come do mine, I HATE gardening! ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:02:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634439&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634439 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634362&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634362 Author: KazS
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 1:05pm

Potting mix can contain Legionalla (sp??) spores - from what i understand they are dangerous when airborne but dampening them down gets rid of that risk ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:05:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634362&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634362 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634259&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634259 Author: Sixpence
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 11:23am

Like you I was not 100% sure and just made sure I wore gloves, worked in a well ventilated area and dampened down the potting mix. When you search on google nothing really factual turns up, just trust your instincts and be cautious.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:23:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634259&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634240&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634240 Author: anon
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 10:57am

Is it throughout pregnancy you need to be careful or particularly the first 12 weeks? I'm very nervous about even dampening and wearing a mask but sad to miss out on gardening!]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:57:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634240&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634240 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634226&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634226 Author: Glow
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 10:43am

Yep there is a bacteria in potting mix that can be harmful if inhaled. Just avoid inhaling or wear a mask & wash your hands or wear gloves if using. Dampening it also helps ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634226&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634226 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634218&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634218 Author: Sixpence
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 10:38am

Hi newlywed, I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and have not avoided either potting mix or fertilizer. I have just made sure that when I have been using it the area is well ventilated (outside on a non windy day) and I dampen the soil first so none of the toxic particles can become airbourne. If you want to be super careful you can where a face mask. ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:38:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634218&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634218 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634186&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634186 Author: anon
Subject: 25156
Posted: 12 March 2009 at 10:05am

Hi, obviously I know not to use weed killer or chemicals like that while pregnant, and to wear gloves when gardening - but my friend told me to avoid potting mix and fertilizer. Is this true? She said there may be bugs I'd pick up from the soil (she is a mother of three... so not sure if it's true or a wives tale?)]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:05:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25156&PID=634186&title=gardening-and-pregnant#634186