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Can Kerosene Fumes During Pregnancy Affect Fetal Brain Development?

My mother told me that her abusive mother-in-law (my grandmother) forced my mother to try to abort me by sitting over a can of kerosene so the fumes would cause her to abort--numerous times. I m here but I have autoimmune problems and am much slower mentally than my 2 brothers. Could the kerosene fumes have caused developmental or other problems and if yes, what kind of test should I get...a brain scan? Thank you!
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hello, it can cause growth retarded baby and abortion definitely but first get an IQ test and visit a neurologist so that you can have best diagnosis.
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Can Kerosene Fumes During Pregnancy Affect Fetal Brain Development?

Hello, it can cause growth retarded baby and abortion definitely but first get an IQ test and visit a neurologist so that you can have best diagnosis. In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain