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Hi all! Have a little dilemma that I would greatly appreciate some input on. I am 19 weeks pregnant and work as a Home Health RN. Obviously, being on the go, we practically only use hand alcohol hand rubs and use it constantly throughout the day. It didn't occur to me until today...do I need to concerned about using this while pregnant? I know that the alcohol can't be absorbed through adult skin; I am more concerned about what is inhaled. On most occasions when using it I can smell it/inhale it sometimes to the point where it makes you cough...can this be harmful to baby? If it helps we use "Endure 320 advanced care". Thanks so much!

Hello, I am new to Home Health nursing (within the last 5 months). I just found out I am pregnant (about 4-5 weeks along). I went to a home to admit a patient and after being there and changing her catheter and practically getting ready to leave, the office called to inform me her urine is MRSA positive. I am totally paranoid that this could have a bad effect on my developing baby. I called my doctor's office, who I don't see for another 3 weeks yet, and his NP informed me there's nothing that can be done and to call if I develop open wounds. I understood that part but can exposure to MRSA in the urine really cause open wounds. I guess my question is can the exposure to this, or possible transmission of, be harmful to my fetus? I know we probably all have MRSA in our nares, but urine MRSA? Thanks in advance for your help. All of my confidence and knowledge have seemed to go out the window knowing I have a little one to worry about! :redpinkhe