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Is passion fruit seeds safe for pregnant women?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Some recommend : Against passion flower use during pregnancy because some substances it contains may cause uterine contractions (per medline plus) http:/www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/871.Html.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 11/6/2013

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