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electrical shock 16 wks pregnant, very worried!

electrical shock 16 wks pregnant, very worried!

So I went to turn on my lamp, and instead of turning on it shocked me and turned out the power to my room and the hallway. It didnt hurt me or leave burns or anything but I am still concerned. My OB doesnt take phone questions and its 5 am so I dont want to go to the hospital (not to mention fiance doesnt think its serious enought to take me there) and just be told I am worrying over nothing.

I am still worried though. It was just a regular lamp, 60watt bulb. Any advice?
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I guess I should add that the hair on my arm stood up after ward along with some of the hair on my head, thats how I know I mustve been shocked. Because other then that didnt really feel anything-and like I said there no marks...
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The type of shock you are referring to (no burn, didnt hurt etc) is highly unlikely to cause harm to your baby - what you describe is similar to a shock from "static electricity" which is extremely mild.
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You can call your doctor today, but I think things will be ok.  If the shock was greater than that, there would be some concerns about a severe electrical shock during pregnancy.

Its always best to let your doctor know about events like these, but I think you'll be fine.  
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