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home repairs??

My fiance and I are getting married next weekend and we just got our first place together!! The previous renters smoked so we are having to repaint andpull up the carpet etc... Is it safe to paint at 9 wks prego or is there a fume free paint? Id really like to help as much as possible but I dont want to harm my baby in the process
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Great thank you! :)
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Latex paint is fine as long as it is in a well ventilated area. Oil based paints (mainly used on baseboards and doors), you cannot be around.
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