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What NOT to Eat When Pregnant
Asked by J.P. from Oklahoma City
on August 27, 2010
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Hey momma's. I am pregnant with my 2nd baby and just for a refresher I visited a baby website to re-familiarize myself with the list of what not to eat when pregnant....
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- Yes, its true and I was surprised about it too. Its ok if you heat them up like in a grilled sandwich like a rueben. You are not supposed to eat most types of cheese...
- The only thing I gave up was raw sushi, which was hard since I was living in Japan at the time! I really would not worry, as long as you store and cook your food in a...
- Pre-packaged deli meats was always my list of "don't eats" from my OBGYN. So fresh meats from the deli or sub shops are OK...no worries. And truth be told, you would ...
What to Eat While Pregnant...
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on October 28, 2009
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I'm 14 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and can't figure out what to eat. I stand in front of the refrigerator everyday at lunch and dinner and nothing sounds good. ...
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- I remember doing the same with my pregnancy. Some things that made food seem more appealing to me were tangy foods. I got some kefir - a yogurt drink. It's a little ex...
- I struggled with a lack of hunger for most of my pregnancy. The only thing I ever felt hungry for was ice cream, and I didn't need an MD to tell me I couldn't grow a ...
- Get the book "What to Eat When You're Expecting". Great nutrition advice even if you're not pregnant. Tells you what to eat and why. Great recipes too.
Deli Meats During Pregnancy
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on August 30, 2008
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So .... I am officially somewhere between 4 and 6 weeks pregnant. At my check in appt. with the nurses yesterday, they said I couldn't have cold deli meat. If I wante...
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- I wasn't allowed to eat Deli meat either. My doctor said that it was because a lot of the time Deli's don't keep the meat refrigerated well and bacteria can grow too ...
- All the best to you during your pregnancy. Be careful about what you eat, but remember, our speices survived thousands before we had all these lists about what to and ...
- the thing is that Deli meats can sometimes harbor food borne bacteria.... and they are often preserved with a lot of nitrates/nitrites (chemical preservatives which ca...
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 9, 2010
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So I'm sitting here drinking a delicious cup of coffee and I'm remembering when I was pregnant and that someone told me that you cannot drink coffee or eat chocolate w...
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- Many practitioners recommend limiting caffeine to about two servings a day. Some studies have shown a link between high caffeine consumption (6+ servings a day) and m...
- I do not think there is anything wrong with 1-2 cups of coffee/day , the same goes for the occasional glass of wine , you are right you cannot deprive yourself of ever...
- I write for a pregnancy health column and wrote about coffee and pregnancy: http://www.examiner.com/x-29454-Pregnancy-Health-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Pregnancy-Health-101...
Breastfeeding: What Not to Eat?
Asked by L.L. from Orlando
on April 27, 2010
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With my first son, my pediatrician suggested I don't eat peanuts or shellfish as they baby tends to have a greater chance developing an allergy to either when being ex...
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- Never heard that one. My kid is in for it bad because i eat a half pb&j about every other day because i end up running out of time to make myself something to eat. t...
- If you have a history of allergies in your family then maybe you want to limit your exposure to these and I thought it was during pregnancy that you should aviod shell...
- I would say to stick with your veggies,fruits,pizza,(light on the sauce) yogurt, meats being chicken, beef. Dairy products (cheese,ice cream) Fish is good as well. Jus...
Is It Okay to Eat Raw Eggs While Breastfeeding?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on November 2, 2010
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My entire pregnancy one of the few things I craved was cookie dough, but of course I couldn't have it because I was pregnant and it contained raw eggs. Now I am breast...
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- What about cookie dough without the eggs? Or use egg substitute? I mean, you just want to eat the cookie dough... not baking it. I would not eat raw eggs.... what...
- Although I don't know the impact on breastfeeding, I know two ways to make raw eggs safer. 1) Did you know you can purchase pasturized eggs at most grocery stores? ...
- Bacteria in any raw food COULD make you ill, but will not be transmitted into the breast milk. You could get really sick and be unable to feed your baby, but ...
Food Issues Early in Pregnancy
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on December 22, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm 8 weeks pregnant and the food cravings are in full force. Problem: I want fish and deli. I know in some countries, i.e. Japan, women eat sushi and othe...
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- The only thing I could eat for the first 6 months of pregancy was pizza. When I tried to eat other things, I got sick to my stomach. So, I had pizza for breakfast, l...
- I ate what I wanted when I wanted....nothing dangerous (and I only eat tuna but no other fish). I definately had deli meats (ham and/or turkey). I wouldn't stress. ...
- I used to have ham and cheese subs with the ham and the cheese warm and melted and the bread crunchy! ummm memories :) and my children were fine :) Talk to your doct...
Pregnancy Diet...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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I am looking to keep my weight gain at 20-25lbs this pregnancy but also feel sick if i dont eat often or nutritiously Did anybody have good success with a diet that I ...
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- Lots of good suggestions here. The other thing I will suggest is continuing to work out at as much as, or the same intensity as you did pre-preg. I'm 34 weeks with my...
- I don't think dieting while pregnant is ever a good idea, but I totally understand wanting to keep the weight gain to a minimum. The best thing would be to eat healthy...
- Go to Weight Watchers online and use their guidelines for pregnant diet. Eat a lot of fresh raw veg. and salads and low fat foods. Watch carbs and walk every evening a...
Second Pregnancy
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on October 6, 2009
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Help!! I am 6 weeks pregnant and always so hungry. It is 9:30 and I have eaten 3 times. Is there any types of foods I should focus on eating as to not gain a lot of...
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- Hi there, I was also constantly ravenous during my first trimester. I will second what one of the other posters stated as far as the sugars in fruit. The only ...
- Protein and fiber will help you feel more full (plus it won't give you those weird blood sugar spikes). Try to get 5 - 8 grams of fiber in each meal (3 meals) and at ...
- Hi L. - I know what you mean about being hungry all the time - I was too. What I do now is eat as many fruits and vegetables as I can because those are so good for us...
Foods Not to Eat During Breastfeeding?
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on May 6, 2008
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What foods can I NOT eat while breastfeeding (and why?)
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- Hi K. and congratulations! the lactation consultant said it all. I do enjoy alcohol while I am bf (that sounds funny!, but I mean I do drink occasionally). I don't ...
- Don't eat anything with alcohol in it. It does not completely cook out, although some people say it does. Pump and dump has been disproven, it doesen't work like that....
- I had issues with spicy food...it made my baby spit up. Chocolate also made my baby very fussy.
