The signs and symptoms of acute inflammation: Redness; Swelling; Heat; Pain; Loss of function; All the above signs may be observed in specific instances, but no single sign must, as a matter of course, be present. These are the original, or cardinal signs of inflammation. Functio laesa is an apocryphal notion, as it is not unique to inflammation and is a characteristic of many disease states. *Full article available from Wikipedia
This information is just provided to give you piece of mind, as it is best to avoid the topical-use of retinol-containing products during pregnancy. It is the oral-administration of retinol that has been proven to cause severe birth defects. Please let us know what the company and your doctor says!
Additionally, a pregnant mother's condition and/or behavior may increase the likelihood that newborns develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). 1  Maternal factors include: 2  heavy smoking during pregnancy. 3  gestational diabetes. 4  preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy)