Can DEET be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers?
The CDC and the U.S. EPA both suggest that there is no evidence of adverse effects for pregnant or nursing women. There’s specific information at www.cdc.gov/westnile. We suggest you also review a recent journal article by Dr. Gideon Koren and colleagues. Our recommendation is for pregnant women to consult their personal physicians about the use of DEET-based products during pregnancy and breast feeding.
