Patient's question:
For those who have recently moved, it's been a long time, and I'm worried it might not be good for the child. I heard online that formaldehyde can cause chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses.Doctor's answer:
Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance, and its impact on human health is primarily manifested in areas such as olfactory abnormalities, effects, allergies, abnormal lung function, and immune system dysfunction. Prolonged exposure during pregnancy can significantly affect the normal growth and development of the fetus, such as, fetal malformations, genetic mutations in cell nuclei, chromosomal abnormalities, and increased intelligence and memory, etc. However, experiments have shown that it is only when pregnant women stay in a room with high concentrations of dispersed formaldehyde for a long time that it affects the health of the fetus. During the 16th to 20th weeks of pregnancy, it is recommended to undergo prenatal screening such as the Down syndrome screening and 2D color Doppler ultrasound at a regular hospital.