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In early preg. today i used a clorox wet wipe for the counter. is this ok? could it hurt the preg? didnt think about not smelling chemicals. worried.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

No effect to baby: The amount you could have inhaled from this is miniscule. There will be no effect on the baby.

Answered 6/13/2013

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A member asked:

In early preg. today i used a clorox wet wipe for the counter. is this ok? could it hurt the preg? didnt think about not smelling chemicals. worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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