Is Exposure To Hydrogen Sulfide And Other Chemicals Harmful During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 9 May 2015

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Question : a Co worker told me because I am 6 weeks pregnant I should not be working in the atmosphere I do that it could harm the baby. I work in high levels of h2s and chemicals I this true?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is better to avoid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for ttrusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
There is no study done on human beings to see the results of exposure of h2s and other chemicals and they can cause teratogenic effects on fetus or not, it is not established.
But as exposure to these gases can cause harm to normal human being, it is better ( if possible) to avoid these situations as you are pregnant.
Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more.
Enjoy happy and safe motherhood.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 minutes later)

I do not have a family gp and am on a waiting list do you believe because I can not alter my duties at.work they would put me on early mat leave?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, they will.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Sorry for the delay.

Yes, it is quite possible that they will give you early maternity leave or you should talk to them about your baby exposure to such an environment.
Hopefully they will agree for that.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar