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My Wife Is Around 18 Weeks Pregnant, She Started To

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Posted on Sun, 30 Jun 2019
Question: My wife is around 18 weeks pregnant, she started to spray pesticides inside our home. I am concerned that this might harm our developing baby. Please advise.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid spraying

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
At 18 weeks, most organs have formed, so dont worry about much damage to the developing baby.
However, pesticides can cause problems with growth and also damage to the mother if inhaled.
SHe should avoid spraying them, and if necessary, somebody else should spray and leave windows open and avoid her exposure to them.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
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My Wife Is Around 18 Weeks Pregnant, She Started To

Brief Answer: Avoid spraying Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. At 18 weeks, most organs have formed, so dont worry about much damage to the developing baby. However, pesticides can cause problems with growth and also damage to the mother if inhaled. SHe should avoid spraying them, and if necessary, somebody else should spray and leave windows open and avoid her exposure to them. All the best. Please feel free to discuss further.