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Is it true that spicy foods can help start labor?
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No: Probably not, although spicy foods can worsen heartburn caused by reflux, a very common situation in pregnancy.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Yes: It can happen, but generally only if you're ready to begin spontaneous labor after a full-term pregnancy.
Answered 3/21/2013
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