Expert: Carl Copeland - 4/15/2008

Question
Is it safe to eat bagels and muffins with poppy seeds while pregnant?

Answer
Sara,

How are you doing?
In reference to levels of poppy seed intake that would cause negative reactions I am not aware of but after reading a statement which said " normal consumption of poppy seed-containing foods could lead to the ingestion of morphine" I believe would be a reason to abstain from poppy seeds while pregnant.

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Take Care,
Carl C