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Salt in pregnancy
Hi doctor,
I am eating Sainda namak from long time.
Now I am pregnant - Wanted to check shall I have iodized salt or Sainda namak is fine?
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Iodised is better
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
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16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Ionized salt wil be better
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Iodised salt is must dear
Especially if you are residing in the Himalayan range to prevent fetal and neonatal cretinism
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Take both salts in moderation
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Iodised salt
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes iodised salt is a better idea
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