Burnt spices smoke inhalation

[Curious347]

I know this sounds neurotic but I’m a bit worried. I’m in my third trimester

DP was making some chicken in a pan and added cumin, coriander and garam masala. This burnt and the house stinks and is quite smoky. We opened the windows but I’ve got a headache from the smoke/fumes etc

Would this be at all harmful to the baby do you think? He put a LOT of each spice in and the smell of burnt spices is so strong.

Absolutely not!

Are you usually this anxious? This - any - level of worry over burnt spices is excessive.

Yeah it was more the smoke and stuff. Not usually anxious no but will mention to midwife

Baby will be absolutely fine.

He/she may be partial to a Jalfrezi when they are born but there's certainly nothing to worry about.

Baby will suffer no ill effects.
If this is a neurotic moment, fair enough. But if your anxiety levels are getting unmanageable, do tell your midwife.

This is not a problem, I’ve had 2 children and burnt spices a number of times during pregnancy, seriously it’s not a thing.

Go and get some fresh air to clear your lungs, and don't worry one bit! 😊

Seriously?

Ok, thank you for the advice!

Yes. Sorry for thinking that inhaling smoke may be slightly harmful but I appreciate the reassurance.

Lol @weebo that’s fine I make a mean jalfrezi

@brutusmcdogface thank you, perfect advice

You're sorted then! :o

Pregnancy can make you panic about the most random things. I can remember grazing my bump with a hot oven tray and thinking 'Oh my God, did I burn the baby?'

Obviously, I realised this was impossible the moment after I thought it but still, these things can pop into your head.

Exactly! Sometimes you just need to put it out of your mind and get some perspective!