A new client is an artist/interior decorator who uses oil-based paints and
turpentine. She did not work throughout her pregnancy and is anxious to
start painting again. She is concerned about inhaling the fumes while she
is breastfeeding, wondering if it will get into her blood stream and her
milk. We discussed wearing protective clothing and gloves to keep it off
her skin. Do you think she needs to wear a mask if she is in a well-
ventilated room? She will not stop breastfeeding. There were precautionary
warnings on the paint & turpentine containers, but they were not very
speicific.

Any tips will be helpful.

Cheryl Bean-Moody,BS,IBCLC
Waterville,Maine

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