Question 1

is it bad to inhale petrol fumes when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many complex chemicals in gasoline. Most of them are harmful to health in high enough concentrations, but our bodies are able to protect us from damage. A developing fetus can't protect itself, and with some chemicals the mother's systems don't always break the chemicals down completely before the fetus is exposed. So it's best for pregnant mothers to avoid harmful chemicals.

Question 2

petrol fumes is harmful to petus.i like the smell very much.i inhale the fumes daily.i am 32 week pregnant.from last 2days i inhale it daily.help me?

Accepted Answer

??: Strange request! You are definitely exposing your health and your unborn baby to a health hazard, so what kind of help do you want? Just refrain from inhaling the fumes, see your doctor / obstetrician, and possibly addiction medicine specialist to help you stop inhaling petrol fumes, wish you and your baby wellness

Question 3

is it safe to use a gas grill while pregnant?  i grilled twice and just realized that inhaling the gas smell and fumes is probably bad? :(

Accepted Answer

No problem: Cooking on a grill is not going to cause problems.

Question 4

is it harmful to mean while pregnant if i inhaled fumes from drano?

Accepted Answer

No: These are simple chemicals, the same as those of which the body is made. There's no danger to Baby.

Question 5

is it ok to hold your breath to avoid toxic fumes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Toxic fumes: It is not ok to hold your breath without supervision by a qualified professional. I.E a doctor. Toxic fumes should be avoided at all times and particularly during pregnancy.

Question 6

i inhaled bleach fumes while cleaning and now feel really sick and i'm almost 10 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Bleach inhalation: I assume this exposure is from household use. Most probably it is not going to harm you or the baby. But there is a chance people may develop asthma like symptoms. 
Drink plenty of fluid and get fresh air now and avoid recurrent future exposure,

Question 7

if i inhaled rubbing alcohol fumes for a few hours while windows were open and am 4 weeks pregnant, is that  bad? didn't know it was bad till after :(

Accepted Answer

Not bad: We use rubbing alcohol in the hospital all the time in the form of prep pads prior to IV"s and injections. With the open windows, "no harm, no foul".

Question 8

37 weeks pregnant and burnt a plastic cup in microwave. when i opened microwave, fumes poured out. i inhaled much of the fumes. any risk to my baby?

Accepted Answer

Not if you are okay: At this point in pregnancy there is little risk unless you damaged your lungs or were sickened by inhaling the fumes. It shows what a good mom you are going to be that your first concern was for the baby. Best wishes.

Question 9

i inhaled toxic fumes from a lit candle on silver foil for 9 hours throughout the night while i slept. i later found out i was pregnant and implanted that same day. is the embryo at risk of harm - is it attached to my blood or taking from my oxygen?

Accepted Answer

: Fetuses are very well protected from the external environment.  They are also programmed to compete for oxygen from the mother.  While it is a good idea not to have smoke and fumes in your environment, your baby is quite safe given this single exposure.

Question 10

can a spiriva inhaler be used for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Spiriva and pregnany: Spiriva is a category c drug in pregnancy - meaning - its use should only be if there are no other alternatives.  "risk cannot be ruled out"   so - if there are other medications that have worked - i would switch to them -  but this is a discussion you need to have with your physician and if needed  your ob.

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Petrol fumes is harmful to petus.i like the smell very much.i inhale the fumes daily.i am 32 week pregnant.from last 2days i inhale it daily.help me?

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Is it safe to use a gas grill while pregnant? i grilled twice and just realized that inhaling the gas smell and fumes is probably bad? :(

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Is it harmful to mean while pregnant if i inhaled fumes from drano?

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Is it ok to hold your breath to avoid toxic fumes during pregnancy?

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I inhaled bleach fumes while cleaning and now feel really sick and i'm almost 10 weeks pregnant?

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If i inhaled rubbing alcohol fumes for a few hours while windows were open and am 4 weeks pregnant, is that bad? didn't know it was bad till after :(

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37 weeks pregnant and burnt a plastic cup in microwave. when i opened microwave, fumes poured out. i inhaled much of the fumes. any risk to my baby?

A member asked:

I inhaled toxic fumes from a lit candle on silver foil for 9 hours throughout the night while i slept. i later found out i was pregnant and implanted that same day. is the embryo at risk of harm - is it attached to my blood or taking from my oxygen?

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Can a spiriva inhaler be used for pregnancy?

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