can benzene harm the unborn baby?
my father in law left the benzene in the garage and i smelled it for a couple of minutes.could that do any harm to the baby.i am 35 weeks pregnant.
I read about this on March of Dimes website and it said it is very dangerous but usually only if you are exposed to it often and for very long periods of time. Only smelling it for a couple of minutes probably didnt do anything, but if you want just call up your doctor to ask about it.
Call poison control and tell them you were exposed to the fumes of benzene in your garage. They can tell you the best.
Benzene is very dangerous and IS cancer causing. If you don’t want to call poison control call your doctor even if his office is closed have the message service have him call you. Just to be sure if you have any symptoms like dizziness or naseau or throwing up go to the ER or call 911. Better safe than sorry! I’m sure all will be fine, I would definately get all chemicals removed from your home before the baby comes. Tell your father in law it’s got to go!
References :
The report shown below talks about exposure to benzene as an occupation hazard, that is, exposure for a longer period. Your exposure of short period of a couple of minutes may not have any effect. The report talks about levels of exposure and inhaling of benzene. hence do not worry and the following is only for your information and clear your doubt.
evidence to suggest that children or the developing fetus exposed to benzene may exhibit a higher lifetime risk of cancer than equivalent exposures to adults.
the most common childhood leukemia subtype, did not find an association with maternal benzene exposure
They found suggestions of increased risks associated with self-reported occupational exposure to benzene (OR 2.0, 95 percent CI Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants – Children’s Environmental Health Protection Act October, 2001 Benzene – 7
= 0.9 to 4.3) and gasoline (OR 1.6, 95 percent CI = 0.8 to 3.1).
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References :
http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/toxic_contaminants/pdf_zip/benzene_final.pdf#search=‘Benzene%20and%20pregnancy’
I read about this on March of Dimes website and it said it is very dangerous but usually only if you are exposed to it often and for very long periods of time. Only smelling it for a couple of minutes probably didnt do anything, but if you want just call up your doctor to ask about it.
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