Should I worry or should I not?

Question

Yeserday when I went to work, my boss told me that one of our residents woke up with alot of insect bites (I work as a cna for assistant living home) she said she washed her clothes and her bedsheets, if I can please go up stairs and fix her bed for her. (she does not know I'm pregnant, im currently six weeks). Well I went and noticed that they had just fumigated the apartment. I did everything in a hurry, but the smell was awful. it took me less that 10 minutes, but Im scared that it might have effected the baby. Should I be worried?

Answer 1

You'll be fine.  I'm pretty sure it is just long-term exposure that poses a serious threat.  I would definitely try to avoid those type situations in the future if you can.  

Good luck with your pregnancy!

Answer 2

I don`t know about where you live, but where I`m from you have a right to refuse work that is dangerous. Which in your case going into a room that was just fumigated while pregnant wasn`t the best idea. I wouldn`t worry too much now since there is nothing you can do about it. But certainly either give your doctor a call and let him know over the phone or bring it up at your next apt.

Answer 3

im sure youre fine-but you can call your obgyn and tell them about it

Answer 4

Honestly you should call your obgyn. I remember when my aunt worked in a day care and one of the kids had measles, or small poxs. I have no clue which and she wasn't going to tell the doctor b/c she felt she didn't need to. One of her friends encouraged her and the doctor rushed her down to the office to get a shot. Its always better to be safe then sorry when it comes to fetus.

Answer 5

We are talking about a life. I would had consult my doctor's nurse before I went to the room and have them give me the right answer.

Anna del C.

Author of "The Elf and the Princess"

and "Trouble in the Elf City"

Answer 6

Eh, probably not.  But let your employer know you're expecting so you arent required to do things you really shouldnt be. Good luck with the pregnancy!