Is Mold in the home safe during pregnancy?
No proven pregnancy risk from breathing household mold, but remove it promptly and keep humidity below 50%.
What the sources say
MotherToBaby says research is limited and no proven risk to pregnancy from breathing airborne mold has been established; it recommends having mold removed as soon as possible. Prevention: keep indoor humidity on average below 50%, use AC or a dehumidifier in humid months, run kitchen and bath exhaust fans. Mold passes into milk only in small amounts, and breastfeeding may help protect babies against asthma and allergies. See the mold removal entry for cleanup precautions.
Also listed as
black mold, damp house, household mold, mildew, mold, mold exposure, mould, stachybotrys
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.