Should pregnant women avoid hamog?
By Stephanie Hipos-Supan M.D.
Q: Bawal ba talaga ang hamog kapag buntis? (Should pregnant women really avoid being exposed to hamog?)
A: Not really. Hamog is actually moisture that’s present in the air in the evening up to dawn. Since air is moist, it is able to carry particles or allergens. People who have certain allergies or rhinitis, not just pregnant women, when exposed to these particles in hamog may have allergic reactions like cough or colds. Pregnant women, especially those who have history of allergies, usually are more sensitive or have exaggerated inflammatory reactions. That’s why some may have worse symptoms when exposed to hamog than others. But if you are perfectly healthy, there is no problem being exposed to hamog.
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thadd
8
months ago
Buti na lang, It's really annoying naman tlga when they always tell you to wear something para di mahamugan. Lalo n sa case q usually nakakauwi na q mga 10 pm. -
Aileen
11
months ago
Its my first pregnancy and i'm on my 33rd week.Its totally annoying that i have to wear a cap or an abaya or anything to cover my head when the clock strikes 6pm especially when im going to work as a CSR..They (mom in law and elders)would usually warn me that ill be having an even more painful childbirth if i dont follow their advise..Its annoying.I dont believe in such superstition but i wear cover ups in front of 'em just to avoid arguments.
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1sttime_mom
Jan 29 2010 @ 10:53am
thanks to this question and answer...actually, this is also my concerned (Hamog) every morning while waiting our company service.i'm in my 1 month pregnancy.
