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Unpasteurized milk products
Milk that is pasteurized has undergone a special process of heating that kills harmful bacteria in the milk. Almost all milk that is sold in grocery stores in the United States is pasteurized. Unpasteurized milk (such as milk freshly milked from a cow), may contain bacteria that may be harmful to pregnant women and their fetuses.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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