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35wks pregnant. hubby left window open & strong varnish smell crept into the house perhaps frm neighbours n i quickly shut it bt worried. harm bub? :(
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Should be fine: The small amount of exposure that you had from the varnish should not effect you or your baby. Wish you a nice delivery :)
Answered 11/28/2017
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