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Re: is coconut safe in pregnancy?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:57:29 -0500 (CDT)


The problem with peanuts has to do with exposing a fetus to a potential allergen - not that it's a nut.

Have fun with the cocoanut.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Sun, 30 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I have just discovered that I am pregnant!! I have been drinking
>pineapple and coconut juice (pure unconcentrated) for the past few
>weeks, and it seems to help my nausea.
>
>My husband has just said that he thought that coconut should be avoided
>as it is a nut.
>
>Is this true?
>I thought that it was just peanuts etc, not coconuts
>
>any advice appreciated
>
>Mom to be ! :o)

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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