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A member asked:

If your pregnant and had sexual intercourse with a man that had baby powder residue on his penis will that effect the baby?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Too late now: It shouldn't cause a problem.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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Thank

No: The only contribution the man brought to the pregnancy was the healthy sperm that swam through mucus to get there.The powder would remain outside.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 6/28/2017

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