Breathed in Incense Smoke by accident - help

I was leaving my workplace when I realised that just across the road from my workplace, there was a funeral and they had just started burning joss paper (those big pile in a cage). The surrounding area was completely covered in smoke. I had no choice but to walk past it because I needed to walk in that direction to get to the bus stop. Now I'm so worried because I read that the smoke can be harmful to baby. It was so thick I was like choking (but maybe also as I was wearing a mask but was afraid to take it off also.) I feel so helpless and frustrated now as I'm so worried I have harmed baby. It seems like no matter how hard I try I'm somehow always encountering such unlucky situations. Anyone had a similar experience especially during 7th month hungry ghost festival? What should I do?

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Agree with the other mummy, exposure is limited and shouldn't harm the baby. After all, you're filtering out the smoke first before it gets to the baby. Also, difficult as it may be, do try to relax. I feel that being constantly worried and stressed may affect your mental health and physical health as a result

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1y trước

thank you!! 😊