Anyone have experience in making jewellery whilst pregnant?

[G_darte]

Hello, first time posting on here as I really need some advice. I am a self employed jewellery (2 years) and have recently found out I'm pregnant. I can't find much info online about safety precautions I should be taking. Can anyone give me any advice on this as I am slightly paranoid (first pregnancy!)
At the moment I work mainly in silver, so soldering, pickling, finishing/polishing (with dremel and also barrel tumbler/electromagnetic). I have also been plating my own silver pieces in gold but have been advised by the company I buy the plating chemicals from that this is out of bounds so I have decided just to send away for plating now as I am not willing to take any risks.
I have just bought a proper 3M mask (model 4277) and some safety gloves, should that cover me in terms of safety?
Thanks in advance for your help!

[Dennis]

Have good ventilation when soldering.
Don't eat or drink in your work space.
Wash hands well on leaving. Best wishes, Dennis.

[Lux Aeterna]

Finally got around to reading the small print on a syringe of solder paste the other day and noticed that it can be harmful to unborn children (and a few other things).

[enigma]

Best not to eat it then ;)

[Dennis]

Ha ha, you've got me in stitches Sarah. That said, it tastes a lot better than Marmite. Dennis.

[china]

Well that is worry Dennis that means you have actually tasted it, did you have it with toast.
On a serious note, not too many chemicals will enter through your skin, so if you wear your mask and follow the tips mentioned by Dennis you should be Ok

And congratulations