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Chlorinated water during first trimster
I am 3 month pregnant
In my town they have added chlorine in drinking water to avoid the spread of disease.
Shall I drink these water ?
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Chlorine added to water for water disinfection is usually low.
Minimal amount will Not be harmful during pregnancy.
But you can substitute it with mineral water for a few days Or weeks until the chlorine level is reduced drastically.
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kindly discuss for your concern
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Chlorinated water is safe to drink it has low chlorine safe for consumption soo don't worry
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Hi if ur 12 months completed can have chlorine water .
if not completed plz avoid .
chlorine may cause heart defects in baby.
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
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17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Continue use of chlorinated water not good in pregnancy
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