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How Harmful Is Accidental Contact And Possible Ingestion Of Bleach?
Question: burned my hands with bleach before i noticed i washed them, and suck my thumb its a silly habit i now think i have burned my tongue will my unborn baby be ok?
I wore gloves and dont know how the bleach got through them. Im really worried ive burnt my tongue because i suck my thumb, and worried ive harmed the unborn fetus
I wore gloves and dont know how the bleach got through them. Im really worried ive burnt my tongue because i suck my thumb, and worried ive harmed the unborn fetus
Brief Answer:
Your unborn baby is and will be okay!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this accident with the bleach. The baby runs practically no risk and there is no reason to be too concerned about this. All is okay with the baby and there will be no additional consequences to this. When such an accident next occurs, please wash the affected area thoroughly with water and that will be it.
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Your unborn baby is and will be okay!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this accident with the bleach. The baby runs practically no risk and there is no reason to be too concerned about this. All is okay with the baby and there will be no additional consequences to this. When such an accident next occurs, please wash the affected area thoroughly with water and that will be it.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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