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Avoid toxins and fumes
If you work in a job where you are exposed to hazardous or poisonous agents, you may need to temporarily change positions until after the baby is born.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 37-year old female asked:
My husband needs to paint our soon to be nursery room. Ideally when should he do so for baby & i to avoid exposure of fumes. Currently 20 wks?
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Is it ok to hold your breath to avoid toxic fumes during pregnancy?
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A 17-year old male asked:
I was told inhaling fumes from markers or glue causes brain damage. Does that mean I must avoid these items entirely to not have any brain damage?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Got burnt veg juice on stove top & gave out intoxicating fumes my throat hurt after. Is this carcinogenic for10mins. My washing was in the other room. Should I rewash or if doesn't smell of the burnt veg juice then there's no toxins on my cltohing?
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A 39-year old asked:
Which chemicals and toxins should I avoid in pregnancy?
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How do you avoid clothing with a high amount of toxins in the fabric?
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How can I avoid clothing with a high amount of toxins and chemicals in the fabric?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Is it true that you should rotate your servings of leafy veggies daily in order to avoid a buildup of toxins from the leaves?
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Can epileptic fits be caused by fumes?
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I inhaled some bad fumes.Help, im scared?
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Are the fumes of plumbers caulk dangerous ?
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Do you know if there are fumes from oil paints and are they dangerous?
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A 37-year old asked:
I know that plastic fumes are bad, but how much exposure is actually bad?
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A 34-year old asked:
No power. All I have is an old kerosene lamp and flashlights. Will the fumes make us sick?
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A 45-year old asked:
How do I ask a co-worker not to apply perfume all day at work, as the fumes are too strong?
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A 35-year old asked:
Are the fumes from salons bad if pregnant?
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Feeling nausa from fumes and cat piss?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Why do I keep smelling exhaust fumes?
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Is it possible to die of exhaust fumes?
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A 27-year old asked:
What exactly do car fumes do to the body?
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Are paint fumes dangerous to kids?
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What will cig fumes do to my pregnancy?
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Can you get poisoning from propane fumes?
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What does goof off fumes do to my pregnancy?
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What are some dangers of clorox bleach fumes?
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Are burning electric fumes bad for your health?
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Are weed wacker fumes harmful during pregnancy?
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What are the dangers associated with crack fumes?
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What to do if i need help i inhaled plastic fumes?
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Can fumes from dog urine in carpet affect your health?
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