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bleach contact

hello all .......i just found out i was pregnant and remembered i was cleaning the bathroom with a bleach cleaner....i wasnt wearing any gloves and am quite worried now..i know overexposure to this chemical can cause birth defects but what about one time?? .i had the windows open but for the smell was quite thick...i stayed in contact with the fumes approx 5 min ......anybody have any related stories?? outcomes????
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187316 tn?1386356682
Its okay to get bleach on you when you are pregnant just dont drink it or bathe in it!
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thanks for putting my mind at ease :)
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