Pregnancy-safe ingredient checkerKnow what’s in it before it goes on your skin.
Scan a barcode or photograph the ingredient list. SafeMom checks every ingredient against sourced pregnancy guidance and gives you a clear Safe, Caution, or Avoid, with the reason behind each one.
Free to try for 7 days on iPhone and Android.
Barcode or photo
Line up the barcode and it scans on its own. When a barcode won’t scan, photograph the ingredient list instead.
Safe, Caution, Avoid
Every ingredient gets a verdict, shown with a shape as well as a colour, so it reads at a glance.
Sources you can check
Guidance is traced to ACOG, the FDA, and peer-reviewed research, and every ingredient page shows its evidence.
See it in action
Scan it. Know if it’s safe for pregnancy.
Watch SafeMom check a real product in under 30 seconds. Point your camera at a label and the app flags every ingredient to avoid, so you can stop second-guessing what’s in your routine.
How it works
From the shelf to an answer in seconds
No searching, no ingredient glossary. Scan the product and SafeMom does the reading. See the full walkthrough.
Step 1
Scan the product
Line up the barcode and it scans on its own. No barcode? Switch to Photo and capture the ingredient list.
Step 2
Read the verdict
See Safe, Caution, or Avoid first, then each ingredient and why it was flagged.
Step 3
Choose with confidence
Browse pregnancy-safe products in Shop, and come back to anything you have scanned in Recents.
The verdicts
Three clear answers, always with the reason
No fear and no guesswork. Each result says what was flagged and why it matters. Browse every rated ingredient.
Every ingredient we could read is considered safe in pregnancy. Scan another, or see the full list of what was checked.
Worth knowing about. Lavender oil can act like estrogen, so it is worth limiting in leave-on products. The reason sits next to the ingredient.
Generally advised against. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative. Oral forms are linked to birth defects, and topical use is generally advised against during pregnancy.
At home
Check the whole shelf, not just one bottle
Open the bathroom cabinet and scan what you already use. Recents keeps every product you have checked in one place, newest first, so you never have to scan it twice.
Browse the ingredient database
On the go
Built on sources, not scare tactics
SafeMom doesn’t try to alarm you or talk you out of anything. It shows what is flagged, cites the evidence behind it, and leaves the decision with you and your care team.
Read common questionsReal products, plain answers
Every scan ends in a clear answer
In the bathroom, the pharmacy aisle, or the kitchen, SafeMom gives you the same thing: a verdict and the reason for it.
Pregnancy safety database
Real answers, sourced research
The information behind the SafeMom app, organized for the web. Every ingredient flagged, every common question answered, and every claim sourced to ACOG, the FDA, or peer-reviewed research, reviewed and dated by Jamie G.
Featured ingredients
All ingredientsCommon questions
All questionsIs retinol safe during pregnancy?
No, avoid topical retinol during pregnancy. Vitamin A derivatives are precautionarily paused; bakuchiol, azelaic acid, or vitamin C are the usual swaps.
Is salicylic acid safe during pregnancy?
Low-concentration topical use (2% or less) is generally considered safe. Avoid high-strength peels and oral salicylates.
What Expecting Moms Are Saying
Thousands of moms-to-be use SafeMom every day to shop with confidence. Here’s a peek at the reviews pouring in.
SafeMom made it so easy to check my skincare products during pregnancy. I finally feel confident about what I’m using every day.
I love how quickly the app scans products and explains ingredients in simple language. It takes away so much stress.
As a first-time mom, I had no idea what ingredients to avoid. SafeMom helped me feel informed and reassured.
I recommend SafeMom to every pregnant friend I have. It’s practical, informative, and reassuring.
SafeMom quickly became one of my most-used apps. The clean design and simple navigation make it a daily essential.
SafeMom helped me feel less anxious about the products I use every day. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
100+ real reviews from expecting moms at SafeMomReviews.com
From the SafeMom blog
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Questions
Good to know before you start
Is SafeMom a replacement for my doctor or midwife?
No. SafeMom summarizes published pregnancy guidance on ingredients so you know what to look at and what to ask. Your OB-GYN or midwife knows your history, so check with them about anything you are unsure of.
What can I scan?
Skincare, haircare, makeup, sunscreen, and other personal care products. Scan the barcode, or photograph the ingredient list when the barcode will not scan. Not sure about a single ingredient? Look it up in our ingredient database.
What do Safe, Caution, and Avoid mean?
Safe means every ingredient we could read is considered safe in pregnancy. Caution means at least one ingredient is worth limiting or checking. Avoid means at least one ingredient is generally advised against during pregnancy.
Where does the guidance come from?
ACOG, the FDA, and peer-reviewed research. Each ingredient page shows its sources and the date it was reviewed. Read our editorial standards for how we research and update.
Does SafeMom cost anything?
SafeMom starts with a 7-day free trial on iPhone and Android.
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