Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I got pregnant in April 2013, and got married by the end of June 2013. After the wedding, we moved into a newly furnished and wallpapered room, which we aired out for about two months before moving in. About a week after moving in, we moved to the next room, which only had wallpaper. My husband's workplace also bought new furniture, which we aired out for about three months. I worked at my husband's office during the day and stayed in the wallpapered room at night. I stayed there until July 15th when I went back to my parents' house. From late July to mid-August, early September, mid-September, and early October, I stayed in the wallpapered room for about three days before returning to my mother's house and not going to my husband's workplace. By November 14th, I hadn't returned home since then. I would like to ask if this could have any impact on the pregnancy? The fetus has been consistently smaller during the pregnancy. I ovulated late when I got pregnant, and the major anomaly scan showed the fetus was three weeks smaller, so the due date was adjusted accordingly. Later, due to preeclampsia, I had a premature birth.Doctor's answer:
The impact of furniture on pregnant women and fetuses depends on the harmful chemical components contained in the furniture and home decoration, so it is difficult to define. Generally, if the relevant tests show that the levels are within the permissible range, it is safe to live normally, and the impact on the mother and child is minimal. Common issues include excessive formaldehyde and benzene, which can cause fetal cylindrical and developmental abnormalities. Of course, it doesn't necessarily mean that if your fetus is smaller, it is definitely due to the furniture, as there are many reasons for a smaller fetus. Hypertension during pregnancy has a significant impact on the fetus, and it is also closely related to the severity of the condition. Regardless of how long the interval is after childbirth before another pregnancy, there remains a high risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy. Receiving regular prenatal check-ups at the hospital early on can reduce the likelihood of occurrence.