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Just moved to a new house which was built in 1908. we had one molding sanded and i didn't know that an underneath layer had lead. i didn't sand it, but i was in the house right after it was done and i'm 9 months pregnant. will my baby be okay?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Doubt it: At this point baby's finished forming and just gaining weight. The potential exposure you cite is minimal, but your OB could run a blood lead test if You are going crazy. Low level exposures are not very significant.Chronic exposure is the real problem.

Answered 7/27/2016

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A member asked:

Just moved to a new house which was built in 1908. we had one molding sanded and i didn't know that an underneath layer had lead. i didn't sand it, but i was in the house right after it was done and i'm 9 months pregnant. will my baby be okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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