I Am 6 1/2 Weeks Pregnant And Burnt Olive Oil

Posted on Thu, 8 Nov 2018

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Question : I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and burnt olive oil and was breathing in the fumes for probably about 5 minutes before thinking about it and then went to airing out the apartment. Now I’m in the bedroom trying to get away from the smell although it’s starting to filter into this room as well. Should I worry about the fumes affecting my fetus?

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask A Doctor"

I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern,

Since burnt olive oil does not release any toxic fumes, there is nothing to be worried about the safety of your baby.

You can stay in your bedroom for a while till the smell clears out.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy