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29 weeks pregnant and accidentally burnt some plastic in the oven. no smoke just smelt really bad, we opened doors and windows straight away. so we be?
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Plastic fumes/preg?: Chemical fumes are potentially dangerous, but "opening doors and windows" immediately should remove any risk to you or your baby.
Answered 12/15/2017
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