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Is Watermelon Safe For Consumption During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Aug 2018
Question: Hi doc, my sister is 2 months pregnant. Can she eat watermelon now? Is it safe? What about grapes?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Safe in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, she can eat watermelon and grapes.
All fruits and vegetables are safe in pregnancy except papaya, which is not considered suitable in pregnancy.

Take Care!
Dr. Deepti Verma,
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Deepti Verma

OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 5064 Questions

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Is Watermelon Safe For Consumption During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Safe in pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, she can eat watermelon and grapes. All fruits and vegetables are safe in pregnancy except papaya, which is not considered suitable in pregnancy. Take Care! Dr. Deepti Verma, OBGYN