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Q: Painting While Pregnant ?
asked by: Lucilu on April 16th, 2007
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i'm 26 weeks pregnant and i was wondering if it was safe to prime and panit a bedroom? or should i let someone else do it ?
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Kia
replied on April 16th, 2007
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if you're just using standard emulsion (do you call it flat paint?) then so long as the room is well ventilated you should be OK unless you know you are sensitive to paint anyway.

if you feel lightheaded or ill in anyway - stop!
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Bratz72
replied on April 16th, 2007
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My best friend is painting her house ...i was concerned bout this as she is prego ...but the painters told her she would be fine long as they werent painting with an oil based paint which they were using a latex.
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mamaTT
replied on April 16th, 2007
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My doctor told me it was perfectly safe and paint away. Make sure the room is well ventilated and take a break every so often. Just stay away from oil based paints and primers. And of course, don't use turpentine, paint thinners or any other harsh chemicals.
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Lucilu
replied on April 16th, 2007
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well i already did the priming with my mom, i had to help her i would feel so bad if i didnt because she had been working all day and night but it wasnt for that long i took some breaks to drink water and get some fresh air, and eat ! and the guy at the store said that it wont affect me !? so i hope he's right i feel fine ! is priming really bad ?
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mamaTT
replied on April 16th, 2007
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If the primer can says "non-toxic" on it, you should be just fine. It doesn't sound like you were around it very long, and since you took frequent breaks, I would say you have nothing to worry about.
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Lucilu
replied on April 16th, 2007
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well i hope so ! Smile and we are finished with the priming and now we have to paint th room with flat paint and it will be done. yay and i think im just going to sit out on that untill i ask the doctor ~ on friday !
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Lucilu
replied on April 16th, 2007
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but that you for all your help i was kind of concerened but i guess it really doesnt matter cuz i already did it anyway ! but i hope the baby will be okay ! Smile thanks again !
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michelle1981
replied on April 16th, 2007
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My husband and i painted our children's room while i was 7 1/2 months pregnant. Make sure it's well ventilated. Also, make sure you have a chair near by and an extra pair of hands for a nice massage afterwards. It's a killer on the back!
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