A member asked:

I'm preg. used the bathroom & touched the toilet seat. someone came to the door & i forgot to wash my hands & ate a snack. could the germs hurt baby?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: Our bodies have natural mechanisms to fight off infection, starting with enzymes and bacteria fighting elements in the mouth. It is of course important to help with proper hand washing, so try and remember to do so. But the odds are in your favor that your baby should be fine. Best wishes.

Answered 10/9/2013

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