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babyrae
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Pregnancy And Chemicals??
Posted: 01-19-04 23:28pm
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Hey all!
I work in a photo lab and I hafta deal wit
all sorts of chemicals (theres also a kind
of chemical that smells like hair dye) and
we dont wear masks and I was just
wondering.. Cuz my mom told me that could
be dangerous from inhalation or spillage
and I should talk to my doctor about it
next appt... Do u guys know anything on
this?? Im 13 weeks preg and just past the
m/c stage so I dont wanna put myself in
any harm! Thanx a bunch!
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:34pm
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Yes, I know a lot about this actually.
The chemicals in the dark room, can cause,
fetal deformities, miscarriage, low birth
weight, etc. Its kinda like inhaling
paint, it has the same effects that drugs
do on fetuses. However, if you have good
ventilation, like bring in a fan and aim
it toward your face, and wear a mask, you
and your baby should be fine! Just don’t
go in there with no protection!
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:36pm
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We actually dont have any fans in the
room.... Could this stuff have already
harmed my baby? They said they can
transfer me into another department for
the time being... Do u think I should do
that??? Im so scared now that somethins
gonna be wrong wit my baby!
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:37pm
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I think that you should take the transfer,
as far as the baby goes, I am sure he or
she is fine. An amniocentesis in the next
3 weeks can determine that for sure. I
wouldn’t worry though. The sooner you get
out though the better!
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:41pm
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Thanx a whole bunch! Im gonna call my
doctor tomorrow and get a note! I dont
think we have an amniocentesis up here...
Never heard of em before... But can an
ultrasound tell? Thanx so much! So much
taken off my shoulders now! Lol! My
doctor would prolly suggest for me to
leave too right? (gee sorry for all the
questions! Just a nervous one aint I
lol!) thanx again!
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:44pm
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Lol its ok to be worried! Yes your doc
will probably tell you the same exact
thing. I don’t think they can tell
through an ultrasound, but I could be
wrong. I am glad I could help, take the
rest of the night relax, have a warm bath
and a warm glass of milk and talk to your
baby! Have a goodnight…
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PregnaJordan
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:48pm
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Amnios are everywhere! Its where they
place a needle through your abdomen and
take a sample of amniotic fluid from the
placenta with guidance from an ultrasound
but they will do a blood test first and
then they will do an amnio if they results
are abnormal...
Good luck
jordan
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-19-04 23:48pm
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Thank you so much! Nice to know I can
always turn here for help  thanks again! Good
night!
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insurancegirl
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Posted: 01-20-04 10:47am
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Last edited by insurancegirl on 10-04-04 13:31pm; edited 1 time in total
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-20-04 13:17pm
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Thanks everyone I called my doctor
today but shes real busy and I gotta work
tonight (this girl I work wit is lazy and
a real... U know) so I hafta work wit all
the chemicals tonight but I wanna see my
doctor right away.. I talked to the
school nurse and she thinks I should
transfer too and I know my boss in photo
lab will get real po'd at me and hate me
but I think this is better for me. Thanks
all! I feel so much better about the
baby!
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insurancegirl
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Posted: 01-20-04 14:07pm
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Last edited by insurancegirl on 10-04-04 13:31pm; edited 1 time in total
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-20-04 14:59pm
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Yah I was thinking about that but then I
wont be able to get my 600 hours for
maternity leave.. Which would totally
totally suck.. Cuz I got 500 hours now so
even if I switched departments and stuff..
I'd still have my hours.. I just hate my
boss in photo lab but id have a different
one if I transfered to a diff department
(hopefully it works out! Lol!)
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insurancegirl
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Posted: 01-20-04 15:14pm
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Last edited by insurancegirl on 10-04-04 13:31pm; edited 1 time in total
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-20-04 15:56pm
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Well to be honest, just call in to work
tonight! You shouldn't be around all that
stuff and if she is gonna be that way then
fine, but don't feel badly ok, just call
in and say sorry but I am not feeling well
and talk to your manager later.
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insurancegirl
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Posted: 01-20-04 16:20pm
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Last edited by insurancegirl on 10-04-04 13:31pm; edited 1 time in total
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-20-04 16:24pm
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Thanks! 
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-21-04 00:18am
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Lol! I shoulda read that before I went to
work! :p but I talked to my manager and
im gonna see my doctor hopefully thursday
so I can get a note from her to stop
working and I will put in my two weeks in
that department but start off in another
one (even at higher pay!!) and work from
then on! Thanx all! Very helpful to
me!!!
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anorexicbeauty
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Posted: 01-21-04 09:51am
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Lol your welcome! Glad I could help!
Good luck with everything at work, and I
am glad your gonna be making more money!
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insurancegirl
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Posted: 01-21-04 10:44am
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Last edited by insurancegirl on 10-04-04 13:32pm; edited 1 time in total
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babyrae
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Posted: 01-21-04 13:22pm
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So do I lol!
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