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I am pregnant and was burning old decorative pillows and baskets and indirectly inhaled some of the smoke. would that hurt the baby?

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Fume Inhalation: Chemical exposure should be avoided during Pregnancy. You can breathe it in, ingest it in foods or beverages, or in some cases, absorb it through your skin. The extent of hazardous exposure is usually when there is a large amount of chemicals for a prolonged period of time, but pregnant women should be extra vigilant to avoid any and all exposure to the best of their abiliry.

Answered 11/28/2017

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