I'm 5 & half weeks pregnant & for a living I do property maintenance. I have recently been painting with oil based paint & using paint thinner to remove the paint that gets on my hands & arms is this really bad during early pregnancy & if so what do I do this is my job & I want to be very careful, but I gotta WORK too. HELP please
2006-08-02 15:48:45 · 10 answers · asked by i wanna know 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am outside so I think Its very well ventilated but I'm concerened about getting it on my skin & it going in my blood stream. I cannot afford to quit my Job i'm a single parent & another baby on the way, thats just the way life goes sometimes, but I want to make sure I'm healthy in my pregnancy & the baby is healthy
2006-08-02 15:56:00 · update #1
My dr's appointment isnt until 8/15
2006-08-02 15:56:56 · update #2
You have to work that is very true. Please just find ways to be safe. Use a face mask, gloves and make open all windows when painting inside. Most important is to talk with your doctor.
2006-08-02 15:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by CharKaye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any time you're coming into contact with chemicals or fumes during pregnancy you need to be especially careful. If you absolutely have to paint, you need to do so in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves to avoid contact of chemicals on your skin. Better yet, have someone else handle the painting. Ask your caregiver for recommendations of non-toxic paints and cleaners you can use while your pregnant. He or She can give you some resources that can help, or will advise you to avoid the task altogether while you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
2006-08-02 22:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by chamely_3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult with my OB-GYN if I were you. Even if your appointment isn't until 8/05 you can still call and speak with the nurse.
Be sure to be careful and use a mask to avoid inhaling chemicals. Also make sure there is proper ventilation.
2006-08-03 00:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by WhatEVER27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well be sure to CALL IN ADVANCE AND ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR LEAVE A MESSAGE. I WELL KNOW YOU NEED YOUR JOB MONEY YOU NEED. BUT IF YOUR DOCTOR SAYS STOP THIS JOB YOU SHOULD DO SO. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY FOR YA. THERE ARE OTHER JOBS THAT AN EXPECTED MOTHER CAN DO THAT WOULD BE MUCH SAFER. TAKE CARE AND BE SURE TO PUT A CALL INTO YOUR DOCTOR AND KEEP THAT APPOINTMENT. TAKE CARE AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A HEAL TY BABY.
2006-08-02 23:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by sweettoni37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to assume that the fumes and perhaps the absorbtion of chemicals are bad for the baby. Ask your doctor, not the fools on Yahoo!
2006-08-02 22:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by candl91402 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i woudlnt reccomend using fumes like that while you are pregnant but, it could do damage, but, im not for sure, and if you want to quit till you have the baby, i would take off and have someone cover for you!
2006-08-02 22:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by ILUVBOO-BEAR! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd ask your doctor for sure...but if your outsied it may not be to bad
2006-08-02 23:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it would help if you wear a mask.
2006-08-02 22:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by dmc81076 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately bad & could cause some damage
2006-08-02 23:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk with your Dr.
be careful
take care :)
2006-08-02 23:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋