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Can i take probiotic capsules while pregnant? after being on antibiotics i want to help restore good bacteria strains.
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Yes!: Probiotics should be completely safe in pregnancy. And it would be good to have your flora rebalanced after antibiotics.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Yes: These are acceptable at any time during a pregnancy.
Answered 9/29/2016
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