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I'm 25 weeks pregnant, my boyfriend and i used petroleum jelly as a lubricant. can it harm my unborn baby even though it was only 1 time?
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No: It should not harm your baby if you only used it once. It is not good to use petroleum jelly as a lubricant because it can set you up for an infection. If you have discharge or vaginal itching see a doctor. Try to find a water based lubricant for future use.
Answered 12/3/2015
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