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Is It Safe To Drink Coconut Water During Pregnancy?
Question: is it safe to drink coconut juice while eating shrimp while pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It is better to avoid coconut milk with shrimp in pregnancy, as it can lead to distension of the abdomen.
You can take coconut water with shrimp.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to get back to me if you've any further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Better to avoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It is better to avoid coconut milk with shrimp in pregnancy, as it can lead to distension of the abdomen.
You can take coconut water with shrimp.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to get back to me if you've any further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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