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Does taking fish oil late in pregnancy (36 wks) - epa specifically, cause issues with bleeding during labor? my midwife mentioned this
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Fish oil: Fish oil can cause thinning of the blood and more bleeding. I would avoid it after 36 weeks.
Answered 5/24/2014
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