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I'm 9 weeks pregnant and i eat a lot of spicy foods. it's that ok for the baby?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Totally fine: Spicy foods are not going to hurt your baby. If they are not causing any indigestion symptoms for you, then go for it!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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