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Iam 4 month pregnant and by accident i swallow a bubble gum and iam worried,does it harm the baby??

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't worry: It will not harm either you or the baby.

Answered 8/20/2016

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Do not worry: Separate biological systems. Gum will work out all right in the end.

Answered 8/23/2016

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