Mosquito repelant durring pregnancy?

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With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so

bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first

pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone

that causes the extra blood production.

 

Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont

adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just read

an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would

someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be

GREATLY appreciatied.

 

TIA

--Jamie

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Hi,

Catnip is good for mosquitos and so is citronella. The combination of

the two makes for a very effective repellant. A touch of thyme is

great also, to help with the itchiness. HOWEVER, You must check to

see that these are ok to use during pregnancy. I'm not at home so I

can't check off hand.

Maybe Doc could chime in?

By the way it's not an unpleasant scent but not the greatest either.

I usually add a bit of lemon eo to offset the scent. It has been

described to me as smelling like a really good thai resturant.

Pam

 

On 7/4/06, dontfencemein1979 <dontfencemein1979 wrote:

>

With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so

> bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first

> pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone

> that causes the extra blood production.

>

> Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont

> adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just read

> an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would

> someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be

> GREATLY appreciatied.

>

> TIA

> --Jamie

>

>

 

 

 

--

Pamela Anderson (the real one)

Stambry's Bath & Beauty Products

[Guest guest]

yeast makse them less interested (nutritional yeast that is)

Ramona

 

Quoting dontfencemein1979 <dontfencemein1979:

 

> With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so

> bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first

> pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone

> that causes the extra blood production.

>

> Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont

> adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just read

> an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would

> someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be

> GREATLY appreciatied.

>

> TIA

> --Jamie

>

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Jamie,

 

Check the health food stores for what they carry. My husband is always

bringing home different repellants. The last one he bought is made from

eucalyptus & lemon - works good and doesn't smell horrid like some of

them do. Sorry, I can't tell you any more - the bottle has been

misplaced. Check labels for safety during pregnangy.

 

Vicki

 

herbal remedies , " dontfencemein1979 "

<dontfencemein1979 wrote:

>

> With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so

> bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first

> pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone

> that causes the extra blood production.

>

> Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont

> adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just

read

> an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would

> someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be

> GREATLY appreciatied.

>

> TIA

> --Jamie

>

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Dear Jamie,

Vitamin B-Complex deficiency causes this.

The Vitamin B in the Nutritional Yeast and the Spirulina in the Total Nutrition would handle this lack in your body's makeup.

In Health, Freedom, and Love,

Doc

 

Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc

 

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dontfencemein1979

herbal remedies

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 10:13 AM

Herbal Remedies - Mosquito repelant durring pregnancy?

 

 

With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone that causes the extra blood production. Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just read an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be GREATLY appreciatied.TIA--Jamie

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As long as these are used externally, there should be no problem with using them while preggers.

 

My favorite is an old recipe invented by my Grandfather up in the muskeg regions in Northern Ontario Canada. Up there they have mosquitos the size of elephants, and horse flies, deer flies, no see-ums, and the deadly Black Fly. Sooooo, this remedy has been tested on the best. ;-)

 

1. 60% Castor Oil

2. 35% Citronella Oil

3. 5% Camphor Oil

Mix 'em all together and store in a brown glass bottle away from sunlight.

 

Doesn't smell too bad unless it's a hot summer day and you really start to sweat. It can get a little intense under those circumstances, buttttttt it will keep the squeeters away.

 

In Health, Freedom, and Love,

 

Doc

 

Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc

 

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Pam Anderson

herbal remedies

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 3:25 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Mosquito repelant durring pregnancy?

 

 

Hi,Catnip is good for mosquitos and so is citronella. The combination ofthe two makes for a very effective repellant. A touch of thyme isgreat also, to help with the itchiness. HOWEVER, You must check tosee that these are ok to use during pregnancy. I'm not at home so Ican't check off hand.Maybe Doc could chime in?By the way it's not an unpleasant scent but not the greatest either.I usually add a bit of lemon eo to offset the scent. It has beendescribed to me as smelling like a really good thai resturant.PamOn 7/4/06, dontfencemein1979 <dontfencemein1979 > wrote:>>>>>>>> With every pregnancy I have the mosquitos put me on radar. I itch so> bad that Im starting to look like a leper! My midwife with my first> pregnancy told me it was because they can smell the pregnancy hormone> that causes the extra blood production.>> Is there something I can use to keep the mosquitos away that wont> adversly effect the baby if absorbed into my blood stream? I just read> an article about catnip being more effective than the DEET. Would> someone happen to have a recipe to use? ANY help or info would be> GREATLY appreciatied.>> TIA> --Jamie>> -- Pamela Anderson (the real one)Stambry's Bath & Beauty Products

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lavander essential oil, neet. A little dab on your clothes, I do back of shirt and socks. keeps bugs away. Same is also good for the bug bites.

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