I read the previous posts, where you said that should never solder durring pregnancy. unfortunatelly i read too late. i'm pregnant in 8'th month, and since about two months i started a job where i have to solder about 3-5 hours every day. i didn't know nothing aout risk untill now, and now i'm in panic, that something may be wrong with my baby. can you tell me please what can be the risk ???
thank you very much
Answer
Hi Angel,
First of all, don't panic. I would imagine that you've had ultrasounds and blood work done during your pregnancy. If there was a problem, it most likely would have shown up. I'm not a doctor, so I honestly can't tell you what the exact problems could be.
You didn't say what kind of soldering you are doing. Is it stained glass, electronics, or some other type of commercial soldering.
If you're using lead free solder and working under a fume extractor hood, the dangers are most likely minimal. However, please go to your doctor as soon as possible and talk to him/her about your concerns. You need to have your mind at ease right now and your doctor can do that for you.
