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The claim

Can Eating Oranges During Pregnancy Make Baby's Skin Fair?

Rating

The claim is FALSE

Reviewed by Medical Dialogues ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says a baby’s skin color is determined by genetics and melanin, not by foods eaten during pregnancy. It notes that oranges are nutritious but do not affect a baby’s complexion.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Medical Dialogues original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026