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Q. hi, i am almost 12 weeks pregnant and my food had tiny particles of plastic (by mistake) so i am worried; in case i accidentally swallowed some :(?
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Don't worry too much: At the risk of sounding trite, 'this too shall pass.' as long as the particles were small and not any toxic material, they will pass out in a few days. Take care of your baby, eat well, don't smoke or drink, as your OB about medicines, and you will be fine!
Answered 6/17/2014
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