C564
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First of all, and I cannot believe I have to say this, I am NOT asking for your comments on my reproductive choices. kthx
I'm currently trying to conceive and I know anatomy lab is coming up soon. I've done quite a bit of reading regarding risk of formaldehyde exposure to the embryo/fetus, and I have found that the evidence is far from conclusive but there is enough cause for concern that I would like to take extra steps to limit my exposure. Knowing that the greatest risk of most teratogens is in the early first trimester, I don't want to wait until I know I'm pregnant to start taking precautions. I know that my school does offer vapor-filtering masks for pregnant students and people sensitive to formaldehyde. My question to you guys is how do I approach this to get the protection I feel I need without announcing to the world that I'm pregnant or trying to be, before I'm ready? I feel like people know that the women wearing masks are preggo.
I'm currently trying to conceive and I know anatomy lab is coming up soon. I've done quite a bit of reading regarding risk of formaldehyde exposure to the embryo/fetus, and I have found that the evidence is far from conclusive but there is enough cause for concern that I would like to take extra steps to limit my exposure. Knowing that the greatest risk of most teratogens is in the early first trimester, I don't want to wait until I know I'm pregnant to start taking precautions. I know that my school does offer vapor-filtering masks for pregnant students and people sensitive to formaldehyde. My question to you guys is how do I approach this to get the protection I feel I need without announcing to the world that I'm pregnant or trying to be, before I'm ready? I feel like people know that the women wearing masks are preggo.