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Does taking melatonin after you getting pregnant?

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Safe: Hi, Thank you for your question. Melatonin should be safe during pregnancy based on animal studies under 3mg. However, the ideal way would be to improve your sleep hygiene. Hope that helps. Dr. M

Answered 3/7/2017

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