Is it safe to paint during pregnancy?

[newbie1984]

Hi

Is it safe to paint during pregnancy? I'm decorating the bathroom today and just want to make sure it's ok to do so! X

 

[Em91]

I was told its ok as long as you make sure the area is well ventilated, e.g. have all windows and doors open and don't spend to long around the fumes etc.

We're decorating my lounge this weekend and the only thing i'm avoiding is when they're sanding down the walls because of the dust! Heres the NHS's advise http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2531.aspx?CategoryID=54&SubCategoryID=131#close

 

[SunnySue]

As long as the area is well ventilated it is perfectly safe to paint - we painted half the house when we were expecting the first time and plan on doing more again this time. Just dont over do it hun

 

[VikkiR]

I didn't as I didn't think it was worth the risk, and I'd just bought some furniture to restore and sell, it's still in the garage lol

 

[EmmaN27]

I've painted, just have all your windows open because of paint fumes. x