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Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN | Updated April 25, 2026 Maureen is a Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience in labor & delivery, postpartum, NICU, pediatrics, and women’s health. Nutrition & Wellness By iPrego Editorial Team Updated March 2026 12 min read The internet will have you believing you can’t eat anything…