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Is Inhaling Burnt Plastic Fumes During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?
Question: My husband turned the oven on to heat a pizza I noticed a smell but ignored it. Prolly 15 to 20 minutes went by before he realized that a plastic you was melted at the bottom of the oven. We opened the doors but ultimately decided to leave. I'm 35 weeks pregnant. Could the fumes I breathed in hurt my unborn child?
Brief Answer:
Not likely to hurt the child.
Detailed Answer:
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Inhaling the fumes of burning plastic at 35 weeks pregnancy are not likely to hurt the unborn baby in any way. The organogenesis is complete by 35 weeks and it is the time for baby's maturation. Also the exposure to fumes was a short one. There is no need to worry. Your baby is safe now.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Not likely to hurt the child.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Inhaling the fumes of burning plastic at 35 weeks pregnancy are not likely to hurt the unborn baby in any way. The organogenesis is complete by 35 weeks and it is the time for baby's maturation. Also the exposure to fumes was a short one. There is no need to worry. Your baby is safe now.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
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