Painting while pregnant?

Question

Hi all!  Here me out; so I’d like to paint the baby room and painting is sort of my thing so it would be nice to not have someone else do it. I have, of course, read some info that says its not a good idea during pregnancy but I feel modern latex paints are way more mild and with all the windows wide open and a mask, it should be fine, no?
Has anyone painted at all while pregnant?

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I painted our nursery. Had a ceiling fan going and window open. Took frequent breaks and stayed hydrated. Used an extension pole so I wouldn’t have to keep going up and down the ladder. As long as it’s low VOC paint you’ll be fine. If you feel dizzy or experience cramping then stop for a while or do it in small sections.

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I haven’t done it yet but painting is also my thing so I get what you’re saying. I got some f those masks from the hardware store that cover nose and mouth, plan to use low VOC paint, keep windows open and take breaks.  I think it will be fine.

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I painted, dr said as long as your room is not closed up and the window is open or door is open.

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there are pregnancy friendly paints you can get also to stay even safer :)

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I’ve had two different doctors tell me it’s fine as long as it’s a well ventilated and if you are removing old paint first that it isn’t a lead based paint.

Painting while pregnant?

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