Is Broken mercury thermometer safe during pregnancy?
Clear the room, open windows, and follow EPA cleanup steps — never vacuum or sweep mercury. Ideally someone else cleans up.
What the sources say
EPA says to have everyone else leave the area, remove pets, open windows and doors and keep ventilating at least 24 hours, wear gloves, and never vacuum, sweep, or pour mercury down a drain. Spills larger than a thermometer need EPA's larger-spill guidance and possibly professional help. EPA doesn't address pregnancy specifically; having someone else do the cleanup limits your exposure. With health concerns call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or your clinician.
Also listed as
broken thermometer, elemental mercury, liquid mercury, mercury spill, mercury thermometer, mercury vapor
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.