Question
I’ve been pregnant for a month and work in the beauty industry. I moved to a new store, and I’ve been exposed to formaldehyde for half a month. How big of an impact does this have on the fetus? Besides using essential oils to give customers a back massage for half a month, can I still have the baby?
Answer
If formaldehyde is not up to standard, it can have an impact on the fetus during the early stages of pregnancy, as formaldehyde has the potential to cause teratogenic effects. The situation you described may affect the growth and development of the fetus, but it may not necessarily lead to deformities. If you want to focus on early pregnancy, I suggest you take folic acid orally, avoid contact with harmful substances from now on, and perform all the necessary prenatal checks, especially the Down syndrome screening and the four-dimensional ultrasound. I hope my explanation is helpful to you.