Painting - problem?

[mssleepyhead]

I've spent this weekend painting baby's room, sanding, painting, glossing and then sleeping next to it. I had no idea that pregnant women aren't supposed to be exposed to paint fumes... My head tells me it'll be ok; my hormones scream at me: what have you done to your baby?? Please tell me you have painted and it's been fine??

I redecorated the entire house at 32 weeks pregnant, dh did mention that maybe balancing on a step ladder was not a great idea, and if my nesting instinct was that bad I could always Hoover instead, cheeky git!! 8 week old dc3 is fine and fast asleep. :)

I think painting is ok in a well ventilated area/room, quick drying gloss is low voc anyway so should be ok but the sanding not such a good idea as you breath in the dust into your lungs.

Ive spent the last two weeks decorating, If I don't do it, It wont get done!

Don't worry its only a precaution anyway.

NHS guidelines say its low risk, especially after the 1st trimester. The biggest risk is lead based paints which are rare these days

Thank you everyone. In my head I was thinking it would be ok but waking up at 5.50 I had a sudden panic...! Feel much calmer about it now : )

The big risk is scraping off old toxic paint.

They (NHS) say if you're just doing your own DIY (not the forth bridge) and have windows open it's OK.
I wear a face mask but that's just me, I hate smells/tastes like that in the air even when not pg.