im in the office but at times i walk to the back and i dont know if i'm harming my baby.. i am 25 weeks pregnant.
2006-08-23 08:09:29 · 7 answers · asked by October_baby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
unless the shop is FSC/Eco - certified there ARE some harmful chemicals at use (Fountain solution, inks, solvents, toner).. However, if your office is adequately ventilated shouldn't pose too great a risk.. however - if you can smell chemicals while working you should give it some serious thought..
Assuming (like most print shops) you use Van Son inks.. check out the material safety data specs on their products here:
http://vansonink.com/ts_msds.html
most inks do have a "slight" heath risk associated (this is a TSCA term) .. the prolonged exposure to a fetus MAY be an issue..
2006-08-23 08:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the labels of the chemicals used in the shop, they should have info on them for pregnant women. In general, if you have limited exposure to the chemical you will be OK, but its best to avoid ant unnecessary exposure.
2006-08-23 15:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your not back there all day long i dont see a problem with it..i work around machinics and chemiclas and i have an office job and im 32 weeks and i have a healthy baby...but if you are unsure ask your doc...
2006-08-23 15:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by yngnhplss04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with taoa - you should get a list of the chemicals that are present where you are working and find out from a doctor about exposure conditions .
2006-08-23 15:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by lesdrake2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out if the paints/dyes/inks contain elements like lead/mercury/arsenic.. if yes... STOP GOING TO THE PRINT SHOP ASAP.
all the best!
2006-08-23 16:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Adwait Desai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now a days yes. They don't use the same stuff that they used years ago. I would still get a list of cleaners and ingredients and bring it to your doctor to check out.
2006-08-23 15:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by Maimee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
idk
2006-08-23 15:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋