Can pregnant women smell camphor balls?

Patient's question:

I am very scared when this happens. I often have lower abdominal pain and don't know how to solve it, so I came here to consult. Can pregnant women smell camphor balls?

Doctor's answer:

Camphor is a drug that pregnant women should avoid because it is toxic. Therefore, it is best not to keep camphor balls in the home of pregnant women. Camphor is volatile and can also be inhaled into the body in small amounts through the air.
The first and last three months of pregnancy are prohibited for sexual intercourse because semen contains prostaglandins, which can stimulate uterine contractions and easily cause miscarriage or premature birth. It is not that sperm enters the fetus's stomach after ejaculation. There is a possibility that it may lead to some adverse consequences for fetal development.

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