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Can holding my breath for about 30-40 secs harm my baby during pregnancy?
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No.: Holding your breath is unlikely to lower your blood oxygen level enough to cause a problem. Don't hold it so long that you feel dizzy or light-headed.
Answered 8/6/2018
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