Patient's question:
Is the adhesive on the bamboo cutting board harmful to pregnant women? I bought this bamboo cutting board in July 2012, and I got pregnant in December 2013. It wasn't until yesterday that I heard the glue on the cutting board is toxic and contains formaldehyde, which can lead to serious consequences such as fetal malformations, low intelligence, and leukemia. I am now four months pregnant, meaning I have been eating food cut with this board the whole time. Moreover, I've noticed that the middle of the board is already slightly worn and indented. I'm really worried. Just thinking about eating the food mixed with falling glue makes me feel so painful. Last night I couldn't sleep at all, and I'm especially worried about it having a bad effect on my baby? Please help.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: There is a certain impact, but the baby can be kept. It is necessary to strictly perform prenatal examinations. Suggestions: Perform the Down syndrome screening between weeks 14-19 of pregnancy, and the 4D color Doppler ultrasound for fetal anomaly screening between weeks 22-26. If necessary, perform amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis between weeks 16-20 to clarify the baby's development inside the uterus.