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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-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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