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Ant poison!!!freaking out

MesaFernandezMesaFernandez member
in March 2015 Moms
Ughh so my stupid brother-in-law spray ant poison in the kitchen' WHILE i was cooking and made me choke i opened the windows and doors turned on the fans to air it out !! But then suddenly i felt my heart beat race double and i got bloated and freaked out on what can happen to my 16week baby!! Any suggestions!!ANYONE
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  • SkrittensSkrittens member
    I second pp. Call poison control. But - I bet you are fine. My cat once licked up Raid right after I sprayed it. I called poison control - and they said she was fine - all 7lbs of her. Apparently most bug killers are actually safe for consumption.
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  • marissaluciamarissalucia member
    Not to make light of the situation but It could just be you anticipating something bad, and giving yourself anxiety. I'm a pro at that. I'm constantly having panic attacks when I think something's wrong, and the panicking just makes things worse. I hope that's all it is. But find out what bug killer it was and call poison control number and ask if you should be concerned. I hope there's no risk of harm to your LO.

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  • Lmsq1611Lmsq1611 member
    If you are truly that concerned than call your doctor.

    My husband is an agronomist who works closely with all types of chemicals used in agriculture including pesticides. He does a lot of research on these products and always tells me that the sprays used in private homes are not toxic enough to cause harm to humans or pets. Especially if you just smelled the spray. A lot of pregnant women prefer to not use these products and that is absolutely your choice to do so, but just give your family and friends some warning that this is your policy as I'm sure your brother in law meant no harm to you or your baby.
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  • crunchymamaof2 crunchymamaof2 member
    r-e-l-a-x. I'd bet money it was anxiety that caused your symptoms. Air out the room and call your doctor if you're that worried.
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    edited September 2014
    From americanpregnancy.org


    Below is helpful information related to pesticide or insecticide use during pregnancy: 

    -Don’t panic if you realize you have been exposed to a pesticide. Any real risk comes from long-term or intense exposure. If you just treated your dog for fleas and exposed yourself to a pesticide, the risks to your baby are small. 

    -The safest plan is to avoid using pesticides or insecticides in your home, on your pets, or in the garden during pregnancy. Especially avoid them during the first trimester when the baby’s neural tube and nervous system are developing. 

    -If there must be treatment to your home, your pet, or your garden for pesticides, follow these guidelines to decrease the likelihood of exposure: 
        -Have someone else apply the pesticides Leave the area for the amount of time indicated on the pesticide package 
         -Remove food, dishes, and utensils from the area before the pesticide is used Wash the area where food is normally prepared following any application of pesticides in the home 
          -Open the windows and allow the house to ventilate after the treatment is completed       -Wear protective clothing when gardening to prevent contact with plants that have pesticide on them 

    Call your poison center at (800) 222-1222 immediately if a pesticide comes in contact with your skin, is inhaled, or is swallowed. Try to have the pesticide container with you when you call.
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