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I'm 15 weeks pregnant & i've got the pest control sprayed the corners of my apartment today while i was there.. was that be dangerous for my baby ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: It does not seem likely that you could have been exposed in a significant way in the circumstance you describe. Usually if exterminators are using dangerous chemicals they ask people to leave the house for a designated period of time

Dr Sethi agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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