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What happens if you inhale chemicals while pregnant?

If you inhale (breathe in) solvents, you risk liver, kidney and brain damage and even death. During pregnancy, exposure to (coming in contact with) solvents, especially if you work with them, may cause problems for you and your baby, including: Miscarriage.

How can toxic chemicals affect pregnancy?

Research demonstrates that exposure to chemicals in everyday products like plastics can alter and weaken sperm, dramatically influencing the fertilized egg and development of the fetus. Exposure to toxic chemicals can also lead to testicular and prostate cancer.

Can fumes hurt a fetus?

It's highly unlikely that painting or being around paint fumes while you're pregnant will harm your unborn baby, as the risk from most modern household paints is very low.

Can smelling chemicals cause a miscarriage?

Chemical exposure If you must use chemical cleaners, wear gloves, ventilate the area, and avoid inhaling fumes. Exposure to lead can cause miscarriage, and experts report that children of mothers exposed to lead during pregnancy may have delayed development.

What chemicals should I avoid during pregnancy?

Parabens: Keep away from propyl, butyl, isopropyl, isobutyl and methyl parabens. Phthalates: Found in products with synthetic fragrances and nail polishes; avoid diethyl and dibutyl especially. Retinol: Vitamin A, retinoic acid, retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, adapalene, tretinoin, tazarotene and isotretinoin.

Can I use chemicals while pregnant?

If you do use chemical cleaning agents, wear rubber gloves and open the windows to ventilate the room. But if you've done a little house cleaning since you've become pregnant, don't worry. It is unlikely that occasional and indirect exposure to these chemicals will harm your baby.

Is it safe to fumigate while pregnant?

However, scheduling pest control while pregnant does not have to put your health or that of your unborn child in jeopardy. Industry insiders agree pesticides are okay to use, even for those expecting a baby.

Can you be around chemicals while pregnant?

If you are exposed to a toxic product while you are pregnant, don't panic. Remember, it's only long-term exposure to large quantities of chemicals that could potentially harm your baby. A one-off exposure is very unlikely to cause any harm.