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12 wks pregnant, i washed my hands in the dark right after pipes had been turned on and then noticed water was brown. will this harm me or my baby?
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Should not: Have any more effect than you touching your own stool. Nothing is likely to penetrate into your blood if you have already washed your hands with something clean and disinfecting. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 12/1/2015
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No: That will not cause harm.
Answered 12/1/2015
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