In such a fine powdered form, iron can burn, due to its increased surface area. The primary utility of iron filings is in the study and teaching of magnetism and electromagnetic fields. The substance makes impressive demonstrations when sprinkled on a white card placed on top of a permanent magnet, such as a bar magnet.
Here are a few of the specific jobs that are unsafe for pregnant women: 1  Farming. 2  Dry Cleaners. 3  Factory work where there is chemical exposure, too much heavy lifting, or a risk for falls. 4  Print Shops. 5  Craft shops that expose you to drying chemicals, paints, etc.6  Highway worker. 7  Toll Booth operators.8  Construction.obs that are unsafe for pregnant women include: 1  Any job where you are working with hazardous chemicals such as pesticides, toxic cleaning solutions, lead, second hand smoke, etc. 2  Any position where you are doing heavy lifting.
No anti-anxiety medication is completely safe during pregnancy, but some are much safer than others. The least safe anti-anxiety medications during pregnancy are benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium. They inhibit brain function by enhancing the potency of the neurotransmitter GABA. According to a study published in the November 2007 issue of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, benzodiazepines increase the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and congenital malformations.