For Pregnant Gardeners – An Extrapolation on Birds and Bees

Summertime is high season for gardening.  Pregnant gardeners need to take extra precautions to avoid chloasma and melasma (dark blotches) on the face and neck, protect backs, knees and pelvic support, and avoid gardening aids that may be toxic if inhaled or coming in contact with skin.  For the full scoop on healthy gardening while pregnant read this piece from www.sheknows.com, including content from Dr. R:

Gardening during pregancy – your skin, your joints, your pelvis, your baby!

(c) Amy Wentz