I work in the front office and in the warehouse they are painting or using paint thiner- as soon as I walked in from lunch today that was all I could smell- I mentioned it to my boss but he just kinda acted like no big deal- what should I do? What are the effects short term and long term to exposure... I am starting to get a headache...
2006-09-12 08:09:26 · 6 answers · asked by princess02 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most paint does not contain harmful fumes to the fetus, but paint thinner may. I would call your doctor (OB or Family Health) and confirm this. If your doctor thinks you shouldn't be around the fumes, then your boss cannot simply dismiss it. TRUST ME! I had very bad anxiety when I was pregnant and I worked with death claims for an insurance angency- it got so bad that all I did was cried and worried about myself or my kids dying in a car accident! My boss told me to grow up, my doctor realized it was more than that- My heart rate and blood pressure were execerated all the time- he put me on bed rest and my boss couldnt do a thing about it! (ended up quiting after my leave was paid because she was such a witch) So consult your doctor. Depending on where you are in your pregnancy, headaches could indicate an increase in blood pressure and that isn't good for anyone- it could indicate preeclampsia. Good luck and feel better!
2006-09-12 08:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Army, Hawaii Bound or Doomed? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint Thinner And Pregnancy
2017-01-12 07:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by keinonen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sense of smell improves when youa re pregnant, so maybe you are more sensitive--however you shouldn't risk it as it could hurt the baby. I'd move to a more ventilated area.
2006-09-12 08:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your not derectly where theyre painting you should be oka. just open a window or take breaks here and there to catch some fresh air. i dont htink your in too much of a harm
2006-09-12 08:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney8707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the day off. You shouldn't be around it. I don't know the specific hazards, but you shouldn't be exposed.
2006-09-12 08:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for one the baby could die. and for two you could pass out.
2006-09-12 08:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋