Is it safe to use wood stain while pregnant?

[SliverCheer]

We are working on a project, I'm 27 weeks pregnant. I have been helping stain the furniture but we have a fan going and the window and door open. Is it safe? I only worked maybe an hour one day then a half hour the next day.

We need to finish it up but I now am looking up whether or not it is safe and I don't want to continue unless it is! I like to help and hubby built the whole thing so I hate asking him to stain it too!

[cocacolapanda]

Yes, if it's well ventalited it's just fine.  Also, how strong is the smell?  Some wood stane is stronger smelling than others.  I'd also say wear a mask when you do it as well.  I did some wood working projects when I was pregnant with my first pregnancy and it did not cause any issues.

[SliverCheer]

Thanks I figured that as long as the smell isn't strong that it is bothering me then I'm fine, and of course if I'm not light headed or dizzy. But I know there is brain development at this time and I want to make sure it's safe.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

My personal opinion is that if you are working in a well ventilated area you should be fine.  I'm 13 wks 4 days pregnant and I have been hanging sheetrock, using joint compound, painting, etc.  The area I'm working in is really large so the smell is barely noticeable.  I think you will be fine as long are you aren't in confined space and working for hours at a time withotu fresh air.  You can also where a face mask if it makes you feel better.