Can Reno house during pregnancy/first trimester?

Im living with my in-laws, waiting for our house to be ready next year. Recently the aircon units broke down more frequently, its causing all of us (including me and hb) a lot of inconveniences and in laws are thinking of replacing all the old aircon which may involve repiping and more extensive works to the house. Also better for me and the baby in the future. But I was warned by others that it is a bane to do any major works to the place I stay throughout my pregnancy. I must avoid it at all cost (not just keep away from the Reno site during Reno period but if Reno, I should totally move out of the house for the rest of my pregnancy??). How serious is this?? What should I do to deal with both side of things I feel bad for causing inconvenience to the household but I can’t ignore what I heard about the pantang for the sake of the baby… #firsttimemom

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My opinion on this “not to renovate during pregnancy” is: 1) renovation may cause dust or chemical smell which may not be a good environment for pregnant women. 2) renovation may involve moving furniture which will break your current routine and may cause accident at home. As long as you can manage the above, I think it should be fine. However, more importantly is if you feel comfortable (emotionally) about renovation at home? Just follow your heart. Pregnancy is already a stressful journal and you want to have one less thing to be stressed if possible

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2y ago

Thank you! I followed my heart and told my in laws about what my parents warned me about.. prepared to accept what they eventually decide to do. They’re understanding (and also don’t want to be responsible if something really happen be it due to Reno or not lol) they decided to put a hold to the Reno as far as possible. But reading all these comments reminded me to be rationale and practical.. so many pantangs in the world can’t always handle all.

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