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Is it bad to be pregnant and around mold?

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No evidence: While currently there is no scientific evidence supporting that mold exposure during pregnancy can cause miscarriage or stillbirth it doesn't mean it's safe to expose yourself. Bottom line: A pregnant woman should avoid mold, especially inhaling large quantities of mold, when possible.

Answered 12/18/2016

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Not a risk: Molds grow in damp places, can cause symptoms: nose, throat, and chest. Some make a poison (mycotoxin), most don’t. Air exposure not severe except for people with allergies, asthma, lung diseases, and immune deficiency. Don’t swallow molds. Clean up carefully. Reliable sources 1) general: https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm 2) hurricane: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm

Answered 9/14/2017

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