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I swallowed a bug i'm pregnant going on 28weeks is me swallowing a bug going to hurt my baby? is my baby okay? it was on accident omg

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Bug: Swallowing a bug will have no consequences for your baby.

Dr Robinson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Most people: swallow a bug at one time or another, sometimes without knowing it. You and the baby will be fine.

Answered 7/4/2015

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