Re: 'all or nothing' rule
From: J. Wang, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 19:03:21 -0500 (CDT)
This refers primarily in the early phases of pregnancy, usually within
the first 7-8 weeks. Ask your ob about the fumes, they can be looked up
to see if you are at risk. Most of these exposures have no effect on
the baby sincce they are short term exposures.
At Mon, 27 Aug 2001, anonymous wrote:
>
>Doctors, I've seen you reference the "all or nothing" rule several times
>in the archives(where if something bad happens to you, the result will
>be EITHER miscarriage OR nothing -- no fetal damage at all).
>
>My question is, how far into the pregnancy does this rule extend? Does
>it last though the first trimester? I was exposed to toxic fumes and am
>terrified that they may have hurt my baby.
>
>Thanks for your time.
--
James Wang, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine
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