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Bittergourd during pregnancy 7th month
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Is karela ( bittergourd) safe to be consumed in pregnancy. I had it twice in last 8 days. Does it's bitter taste does any harm to my baby.
Can I consume Maithi( fenugreek leaves) as well.
Please guide about the foods to be avoided as well.
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Both the foods are safe in pregnancy. Avoid papaya and pineapple
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You can eat all those things which you have been eating otherwise when you were not pregnant.
You didn't mention the date of your last period. That is significant because the avoidance of medicines depends on the duration of your pregnancy.
For further information please consult a Gynaecologist.
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Yes, both can be safely consumed in pregnancy
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Can take both
Both are ok for pregnancy
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Both are safe
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Dr. Satuti Setia
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5 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Yess
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes,you can take it.
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Raigarh
Yes both are safe in pregnancy...you can have whatever food you like
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
Yes
Both can be safely taken in pregnancy
No issues
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
It is absolutely safe to be consumed in pregnancy
No the bitter taste will not harm the baby
Yes you can consume fenugreek
There are no foods that need to be avoided eat and drink what you want
It's a myth that certain foods can lead to abortion
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