Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How much potato can actually cause birth defect? i heard potato contains solanine. i usually eat 5 potatos a week in my first few weeks of pregnancy
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Blighted Tots = bad: Avoid greenish potatoes - they have solamine the problem is a blight. Five may be a fair amount, but if they are healthy it should be okay. Cut back to avoid anxiety - it can do more harm than a potato.
Answered 10/19/2013
4.8k views
Thank
No cause-effect: Must be an old wives tale. No scientific base.
Answered 12/13/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will it cause birth defects if i eat a lot of vitamin a rich vegetables and drink v8 during pregnancy. My prenatal vit. Has a as 100% beta carotene?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does a PPBS result(post 1hr of having breakfast with potatoes and orange juice) of 154 indicate during the 8th month of pregnancy?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How can I tell of I have a stomach virus or solanine poisoning from potatoes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are some antiepileptic medications known to cause birth defects or autism in a 22 week pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Received a pos pregnancy test. Been using a cream for 3 of weeks with hydroquinine. I have stopped, but could this have caused birth defects already?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can doxycycline and tetracycline taken in first five weeks of pregnancy cause birth defects?
Pregnant. Many foods we buy such a potato chips flavoured ones etc contain maltrodextrin (maize). Is this safe for me and my baby in pregnancy?
I constantly crave and eat mashed potatoes and french fries, is that safe for me to eat during my pregnancy?
What birth defects will Xanax (alprazolam) and narco cause if taken first 7 months of pregnancy? And when will they be noticeable?
Is it ok to eat spinach and kale during pregnancy? All the packages say 110% vitamin a. I read vitamin a causes birth defects.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
