Prenatal Assessment of Environmental Risk (PAER)- Outside the Home

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Help reduce your contact with chemicals outside the home during pregnancy.

Prenatal Assessment of Environmental Risk (PAER)- Outside the Home

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Prenatal Assessment of Environmental Risk (PAER)- Outside the Home Infographic
PAER- Outside the Home Infographic

Outside the Home

Help reduce your contact with chemicals during pregnancy

  • Keep lawn mower gas — or any other type of fuel — away from your home. For example, store fuel in a shed instead of a basement or attached garage.
  • Keep woodpiles and trash cans far away from your home. Seal any cracks in the outside walls of your home. These steps will help keep pests out.
  • If you have a yard, choose grasses and plants that are natural to your area and grow well without chemicals.
  • Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) before spending time outdoors, especially if you're planning to do intense physical activity outside. If there are high levels of pollution in the air, try exercising inside.

Learn more ways to help reduce your contact with chemicals while you're pregnant.

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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry