Gardening Safety & the Evidence on the Benefits of House Plants

05/03/20 • 28 min

Humans have a long history and connection to nature and the outdoors. That has changed significantly over the years, and today we spend close to 90% of our time indoors. Gardening is an activity you can enjoy that gets your outside and in nature, right in your backyard. While gardening has many benefits, when you are pregnant, there are also a few risks. Learn how to mitigate the risks to you and your baby while gardening. If you don't have a garden or yard, you can still enjoy plants inside your home. As a bonus, plants are supposed to improve the air quality in your house. This episode examines the evidence on this claim. Learn what hazards in your home diminish air quality and what you can do to improve it.

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You can read the full article and resources that accompany this episode by visiting http://pregnancypodcast.com/garden/

For more evidence-based information visit the Pregnancy Podcast website at http://pregnancypodcast.com

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