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VOC's during early pregnancy
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
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VOC's during early pregnancy

by JanelleP, Nov 19, 2007 09:32AM
I feel stupid posting this, but I'm concerned and I don't know who else to ask.  We're leaving for Florida on 11/21 to spend Thanksgiving with my husband's family.  My brother-in-law (whose house we're staying at for 4 days) just informed me that they are having new carpet installed throughout the house the day before we get there.  They have the house closed up with A/C on all the time because of the heat/humidity in FL.  I am 16 weeks pregnant and have read a bunch of articles online about the dangers of VOC's during pregnancy.  Do I have any reason to be worried about this?
Thank you,
Janelle

by Keith Downing, MD, Nov 25, 2007 10:45AM
Hello,

VOC's?  As in volatile organic compounds?  I don't know much about these or their potential affect on a pregnancy.  From what I have read, I'm not sure in what way you think you'll be exposed, but use common sense and I suspect you'll be fine.  

Best regards,

Dr. Downing  
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