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Pregnant and found out the ice cream i have been eating for the past two months (1-1.5 cups/day) has peppermint extract (with trace of alcohol) - ok?

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Dr. Deborah Metzger answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not a problem: The amount of alcohol in the peppermint extract is teeny-not even the amount in a sip of wine. Enjoy your ice cream!

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Answered 7/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Peppermint extract: Please read this article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/158249-peppermint-oil-pregnancy.BreastCancer.org recommends against rubbing peppermint oil on your skin if you are pregnant. " "Medline Plus recommends avoiding any form of peppermint oil if you are pregnant."

Answered 11/10/2018

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