Mini-Ep 124: Cry It Out

Pregnancy Myths

Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer tackle the pervasive myths surrounding pregnancy, particularly those related to skincare and diet. Doree criticizes the culture of fear that makes expecting mothers anxious about everyday products like body lotion. She recommends the book "Expecting Better" by Emily Oster, which she found calming and informative about pregnancy risks 1. Kate shares her own experience with conflicting advice, such as being told to avoid pineapple, highlighting the inconsistency in pregnancy guidelines 1.

I hate that we've created such a culture of fear mongering around pregnancy that people are so scared about body lotion.

--- Doree Shafrir

Doree emphasizes the importance of discerning between genuine risks and exaggerated warnings, encouraging a more balanced approach to pregnancy advice.

   

Pregnancy Safe Beauty

In discussing pregnancy-safe beauty routines, Doree offers practical advice on maintaining skincare during this period. She advises avoiding ingredients like retinols and salicylic acid, which are commonly found in many beauty products 2. Instead, she suggests using products like Alba Botanica's unscented body lotion, which is both affordable and safe for pregnant women. Doree also notes that skin can change during pregnancy, so it's important to pay attention to how your skin reacts to different products 2.

The two things I avoided during pregnancy, sort of begrudgingly, were vitamin a, which includes retinols and salicylic acid.

--- Doree Shafrir

Kate appreciates Doree's grounded advice, and they both recommend following Emily Oster for more sensible insights.