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Painting while pregnant

kipanismithkipanismith member
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So we just moved into a new house and I got frustrated with the color that was in the kitchen so I went ahead and painted it yesterday without much thought of it being unsafe. Of course I thought about it afterwards and got worried after looking online that I probably should have taken more precautions. The paint I did use was low-odor/ low-voc and I did have all the windows open. But I didn't wear a mask which I wish I would have now. I am 31 weeks pregnant and am now worried that I may have harmed my LO. I don't know why I didn't think about doing some research before jumping into the task :( has anyone else done some painting while pregnant? Should I be worried?
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  • Dutch Apple PieDutch Apple Pie member
    I painted my son's room when I was pregnant. Kiddo is a healthy active 5 year old. Relax, you'll be ok
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  • TricksyPixieTricksyPixie member
    You're fine.
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  • fivetopartyfivetoparty member
    My doctor told me as long as the room is ventilated your fine for painting!
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  • kmawbkmawb member

    Same as the other PPs, I painted my DDs room with low-VOC with the windows open and a fan on and she's just fine.  I should add I also did some detailed accent painting in her room at 7.5-8 months pregnant with the low-VOC which pretty much had my nose only inches from the wall I was painting.

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  • netsirk2013netsirk2013 member
    Avoid spray paint and stain. Other than that u are good to go.
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  • JKGordonJKGordon member
    Low VOC with proper ventilation is just fine! It's when you find the scent really strong, get light-headed, or dizzy that it's a cause for concern.
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  • AutumnBonfireAutumnBonfire member
    You'll be fine. I looked into this when I was pregnant with DS. We were doing a lot of painting and remodeling in our house and I was living in paint fumes and spackle dust. 

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  • PregsMcSnoozalotPregsMcSnoozalot member
    edited May 2014
    You'll be ok.  And most people think that a dust mask is doing something to protect them and it is totally NOT.  Dust masks are for dust!  The only mask that will protect you during painting is a respirator with filters made for organic solvents:

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    This is what I wear when painting, but I am particularly cautious.  Again, you will be fine, it was only one day of exposure.
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  • Myanswer trueMyanswer true member
    My doc gave me the ok to paint once out of the first tri, so I'd say you'd be fine.
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  • Wrights22Wrights22 member
    I've painted. 2 rooms this pregnancy. Not sure what you're reading online but unless it was making you feel bad... You're fine
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  • marsalisailsmarsalisails member
    I painted three rooms this pregnancy. I think you're fine.

     

     

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  • SaraRL07SaraRL07 member
    Just finished painting the nursery this weekend but with zero voc paint. You should be fine
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    SarahVol131 said:
    jessa8907 said:
    aliletz said:
    I don't know what you guys are talking about. All of the labels clearly say that painting in the third trimester gives you a 450% chance of your baby turning into a velociraptor.
    Well... since a velociraptor was what I was hoping for this is especially good news for me. 

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