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While i was pregnant i use to heat up my starbucks decaf cup in the microwave. i did not know it was harmful, but toxins leak into the coffee if microwaved. i'd do it often.. could i have harmed my child doing this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Worried mother.: I am not exactly sure what the coffee cup was made of. Although there are people who very strongly oppose microwaving plastics, things will likely be ok.

Answered 1/18/2021

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A member asked:

While i was pregnant i use to heat up my starbucks decaf cup in the microwave. i did not know it was harmful, but toxins leak into the coffee if microwaved. i'd do it often.. could i have harmed my child doing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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