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I used comet bleach for housecleaning without gloves. hands got itchy. i am 8 weeks pregnant. will it harm baby?

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Don't worry: There are so many different things to worry about during pregnancy, I do not think this is worth troubling over.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Bleach: pregnant: Bleach will not hurt the baby. The amount absorbed through your skin is minimal, but can cause rash and itching. This is not a concern for the baby's development.

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2016

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