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Just ate ice cream that contance propylene glycol monostearate monoglycerides xanthan gum and other odd ingredients will my unborn be ok :(?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should : Not have an issue. Look into the foods that you do eat regularly. You may see some surprises unless you follow a healthy diet. Those odd ingredients pop up a lot.

Answered 1/30/2016

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