CAN FLAXSEED OIL BE CONSUMED IN PREGNANCY? - PREGNANCY
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Flaxseed oil increases the risk of preterm birth



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Flaxseed oil is contraindicated in pregnancy because it increases the risk of preterm delivery, which can lead to health problems for the mother and the baby. Flaxseed oil should be avoided mainly during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, when the risk of preterm birth increases naturally. However, natural flax seed can be consumed by pregnant women without causing risks to gestation