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    Chemistry lab safety during pregnancy - what are your protocols? $75

    Academia Career Organic chemistry

    SciPinion is seeking opinion and input regarding a situation in an organic chemistry teaching lab that was brought to us from a professor. One of their students recently shared the news that she was expecting a child, and asked if there were any concerns with her working with or handling lab materials. Our colleague reached out to another more experienced professor, and received little input besides that the student should avoid handling chemicals and just contribute through notes and...

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    Posted 09/12/25

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