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Can i eat eggplant while i am pregnant?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It is a very healthy vegetable. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help you and your baby grow healthily. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. David Duncan m.d. answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diet while pregnant.: Absolutely. While pregnant, you should eat a wide range of fruits and especially veggies. Continue to be active. Avoid eating a lot of sugar, saturated fats, and processed foods. Congradulations

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not widely: Recognized as a food to avoid. There is culturally, some anecdotal reports, about contractions and prematurity but it's not particularly well supported. Mostly where I've seen this come up is in Ayurvedic tradition.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Eggplant is fine.

Answered 7/10/2013

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