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Is it safe to drink ballerina tea at 34 weeks preg? contains senna and can cause extra bowel movements. will it harm baby or cause labor?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered

Pediatrics 41 years experience

Would avoid: Ballerina tea is promoted as a diet herbal tea. Senna is a laxative and the tea is not intended for use during pregnancy.

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