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I forgot to turn off the gas for 20 minutes or so and i turnedit off when i smelled the gas. i am pregnant. could it harm my baby?
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Unlikely. : As long as you are not ill, it is unlikely to affect the pregnancy.
Answered 4/19/2013
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Minimal risk: A brief exposure to natural gas should not cause any problems with your pregnancy.
Answered 11/23/2012
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No: There should be no harm done. Be careful, however, about future exposure.
Answered 11/23/2012
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