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Is it true that eating spicy food during pregnancy causes the baby to grow with hair? what types of foods should be avoid during pregnancy?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not true: Spicy food does not affect your baby's hair. Foods to avoid during pregnancy are seafood high in mercury, undercooked meat poultry and eggs, unpasteurized milk, unwashed fruits and vegetables and alcohol.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/15/2014

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