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Fish is a great and healthy food to have while pregnant! Its a simple matter of what TYPE of fish to avoid like the large salt water fish that contain high levels of Mercury. Fresh water fish like trout, catfish, fish sticks, flounder, salmon, craoker, and haddok are ok to eat. Tuna can be eaten in moderation (one serving a week). Large fish like shark, tile fish, swordfish, tuna steaks, sea bass, Halibut and other LARGE Saltwater Fish are known to contain high levels of methyl mercury, a substance that can potentially cause neurological damage when consumed in large amounts. Farm-raised trout and catfish, Pacific salmon, and fish sticks are safe. Shellfish (shrimp, crawfish, crab, etc)are also fine to eat while pregnant. Remember that all of these are to be well cooked, not raw or smoked.
Other foods to avoid are-
-Raw meats
-Raw chicken
-Raw eggs (Caesar salads and eggnog!!!)
-Soft cheeses, including Brie, Camembert, Mexican-style, and any other cheese that may be made with inadequately pasteurized milk, can harbor Listeria.
-Do not drink raw milk, or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk.
-Pate
-Unwashed fruits & vegetables
-Foods & drinks that contain caffeine (limit or avoid!) tea, coffee, and colas
-Alcohol
-Saccharin (NutraSweet is preferable)
- Liver should be avoided whilst pregnant (including all pate) as is contains a high level of Vitamin A which can be very harmful to your unborn baby.
Anemia is common during pregnancy so you could look for other ways of increasing your vitamin A levels - remember to take your folic acid supplement!. Peanuts are also a healthy snack and should only be avoided if you are allergic to them.
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Is it safe for you to have your puppy in your stomach while pregnant?
Huh?! No, you should strictly avoid eating puppies.
What foods should I avoid while pregnant?
Eating food high in sugar, fat, and carbohydrates is not only bad for nutrition while a woman is pregnant, it is poor nutrition for someone even when they are not pregnant. It is also important for pregnant women to avoid foods that are high on the glycemic index.
Is it safe to eat ceviche while pregnant?
Although ceviche is technically fish cooked with acid (e.g. lime juice), pregnant women should probably avoid eating ceviche on the slight possibility that the fish is not properly cooked, similar to the reason they should avoid eating sushi/sashimi as well.
Should you avoid poppy seed bagels while pregnant?
no
Is it bad to stress while pregnant?
If possible you should avoid stress.
Should you avoid eating grapefruit while taking warfarin?
No it will not affect warfarin
What are the main things a female should avoid when pregnant?
Some of the main things a woman should avoid while pregnant are smoking and drinking. Along with these is to be sure and not do any types of drugs.
Is it safe to eat peanuts while pregnant?
It is recommended that certain women avoid eating peanuts while they are pregnant. You are advised to avoid peanuts if you, your baby's father, or one of your previous children has had an allergic reaction to something. Allergic conditions include:
Can you eat Boursin cheese while pregnant?
You should try to avoid soft cheese.
Is okay to eat chili while pregnant?
The only reason to avoid eating chili while pregnant is to avoid the heartburn that follows. So if you're not getting heartburn, or if it's really mild, there's no reason not to eat it (especially if you're craving it).
I eat shower and bath deodorant body powder with baking soda and cornstarch and im pregnant will it hurt the baby?
While cornstarch and baking soda are non-toxic, all people, pregnant or not, should avoid eating deodorant.
Is pizza bad while pregnant?
Eating pizza is not bad while pregnant.
