Question
Does the adhesive on the bamboo cutting board have any effect on pregnant women? I bought the bamboo cutting board in July 2012, and I got pregnant in December 2013. It was only yesterday that I heard the glue on the bamboo cutting board is toxic, containing formaldehyde, which could lead to severe consequences such as fetal deformity, mental retardation, and leukemia. I am now four months pregnant and have been eating vegetables cut on this board all this time. Moreover, I noticed that the middle of the board has some wear and is slightly indented. I am really worried about it. Just thinking about the vegetables mixed with falling glue going into my belly makes me so sad. I couldn’t sleep last night, and I am especially worried about the potential harm to my baby? Please help!
Answer
Medical Analysis: There is some impact, but it is possible to preserve the baby. It is necessary to strictly carry out prenatal checks. Guidance: Conduct a Down syndrome screening between 14-19 weeks of pregnancy, perform a 4D ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis between 22-26 weeks, and if necessary, perform amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis between 16-20 weeks to clearly understand the baby’s development in utero.