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Pregnant. many foods we buy such a potato chips flavoured ones etc contain maltrodextrin (maize). is this safe for me and my baby in pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

High calories: Potatoe chips are very high calorie and may lead to excess weight gain during pregnancy. There are not specific recommendations to avoid them in pregnancy through.

Answered 7/1/2017

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