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4 and 1/2 months pregnant. today, someone sprayed a gas based keyboard cleaner in my workspace while i was in it. could this harm the baby? no smell.

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

No: A one time incident like that should not harm the fetus.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 8/9/2013

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A member asked:

4 and 1/2 months pregnant. today, someone sprayed a gas based keyboard cleaner in my workspace while i was in it. could this harm the baby? no smell.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Kunz agreed

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