A member asked:

Hi i'm 7 weeks pregnant and i accidently inhaled spectracide bug stop. i instantly coughed and sneezed. i feel fine but will this harm my baby?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No harm : A tiny exposure Such as this is unlikely to do any harm.

Dr Yamusah and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Should not harm: Inhaling the bug spray should not do any harm to the baby.

Answered 9/10/2014

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should be fine: I believe that you and your baby should be fine- this is certainly not enough exposure to harm your baby. Have a happy pregnancy :)

Dr Acharya and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/3/2014

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A member asked:

Hi i'm 7 weeks pregnant and i accidently inhaled spectracide bug stop. i instantly coughed and sneezed. i feel fine but will this harm my baby?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Yamusah and another doctor agreed

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Dr. Monica Michel answered

Dr Acharya and 2 doctors agreed

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