Is Home renovation and construction dust safe during pregnancy?
Stay out of the work area. In homes built before 1978, leave during demolition and cleanup; don't disturb old materials.
What the sources say
CDC says renovation that sands or scrapes paint in pre-1978 homes can create lead dust and advises pregnant or breastfeeding people to leave the house during lead paint removal, cleanup, or remodeling of rooms that might have lead paint. MotherToBaby recommends wet-wiping sills and wet-mopping floors to reduce lead dust. EPA advises leaving undamaged asbestos materials alone and having trained, accredited workers handle removal; don't sweep or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos.
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bathroom remodel, construction dust, demolition dust, drywall dust, home renovation, kitchen remodel, remodeling, renovation dust, sanding
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.