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In my second trimester i was around certain smells or road work i would hold my breath. the longest i held it was for a minute. could that have cause harm to my baby and maybe cause brain damage to her? sometimes i held it multiple times for 40 sec?
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No, this did not hurt your baby. Your body preferentially gives oxygen you have to the baby, so if you had enough oxygen in your system that you did not pass out/lose consciousness, the levels to the baby would be fine. Your worrying and anxiety about your pregnancy probably are more harmful when you produce stress hormones. Just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. and congratulations!
Answered 8/21/2021
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