
Maternal Toothbrush
BRUSHING FOR TWO Poor oral health during pregnancy can affect the overall health of both the mother and baby. Brushing your teeth thoroughly can reduce the risk of suffering dangerous complications in pregnancy as well as reducing the risk of future dental infection in your newborn baby. The Maternal Toothbrush simplifies oral care for pregnant women. With 15,000 ultra-fine bristles, you can deeply clean your teeth, every corner. How Mom's Oral Health Can Be Traced to Baby's Health: A mum's oral health is connected to the health of her unborn baby – and it can all be traced to the bacteria in her mouth. When a pregnant woman has excessive bacteria growth in her mouth, it can enter the bloodstream through her gums and travel to the uterus – triggering the production of chemicals called prostaglandins – that are suspected to induce premature labor. After baby arrives, mom can potentially pass her bacteria on to her newborn (called vertical transmission). So, a mom who has lots of a