okay to paint during pregnancy?

Question

Before we made our beautiful oops, we had been planning on remodeling. Recently we ripped out the carpeting, and want to lay new floors?
Now it took us a year to decide on color, and before it's too cold and I cant open the windows, I want to painy.
My husband does not have a steady hand, or much patience, he's the kinda guy who likes to knock it out in one day.
being that I want it done right.
Is it okay if I paint, I am only 7 weeks. ???????

Answer 1

as long as its latex paint no spray paint or varnishes

Answer 2

this is the most important time in a pregnancy when cells are trying to form a fetus. I would suggest you do not paint. If you cause a single fume to interupt what your body is doing, then you will have a problem with your pregnancy. I suggest taking to a bishop in your community. Or talking to a missionary in your area. They are very helpful, and can send over help. It does not matter if you are mormon or not. They help all of gods children, and will notpressure you with religion. Or you can ask family, or friends. But I would not do this on your own. You should not even be around it. Sorry.

http://www.babycenter.com/expert/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/9484.html

I love babycenter.com



Some evidence suggests that exposure to chemical solvents during pregnancy may increase your risk of having a baby with birth defects. One study, by the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program, found that women who regularly engaged in hobbies that used solvents — such as repairing cars, painting, and furniture stripping — had a two to four times higher risk of having a baby with gastroschisis (an opening in the abdomen through which the intestines protrude). In other words, these women had a one in 1,250 to one in 2,500 chance of delivering a baby with gastroschisis, compared to one in 5,000 for women not exposed to solvents.

Answer 3

Use latex. Ask about the best washable version. Stay away from the oil paints and stains/ varnishes which are very nauseating.
I know there also are versions of "hospital paint"available. These paints have no odor. It really depends on your sensitivity to smell.
Sherwin Williams does have the hospital paint (meaning very low VOC).

Answer 4

You should always paint with plenty of ventilation. You can still paint, open the windows and just put a sweater on to deal with the cold. You'll probably stay warm anyway with all the energy it takes to paint.

Answer 5

From what i've got study, purely attempt to be certain the room is quite nicely ventilated. be certain homestead windows are open or have a fan. a number of those new paints come devoid of scent. in line with probability you are able to ask approximately them once you purchase your paint. sturdy success and chuffed portray!

Answer 6

It is best to call your dr and ask him.

My dr said it was okay. I was only painting one room with a latex paint. I believe the enamel paints are more risky to a fetus.

Let your DH handle the taping and prep before you paint.

Answer 7

I love the term "beautiful oops". Anyway, here is the answer that you seek.... It depends on the paint. Read about it here:

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/paintexposure.html

Answer 8

As long as you use a latex or water-based paint it's fine. Just make sure that you don't overdo it. If you get tired, stop and take a break!

Answer 9

i painted and i stained a deck to i think it just doesn't have to have lead in it and i would wear a mask also read the labels and talk to your doctor

Answer 10

Ask your doctor.