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Husband sprayed cologne while i was in bathroom (i'm 21 weeks pregnant) - felt sick after two minutes. can it harm the baby boy's reproductive system?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Nope.: Relax - the fetus is pretty well protected inside the womb.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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