Prenatal Dietary Concerns

milks are fine to drink during pregnancy. Steer clear of soft cheese, shell fish, cold deli meats (fine if you cook them) soft serve ice cream (ice cream out of tub is fine) raw meats, raw eggs, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs. Obviously don't drink milk if it is sour or out of date, but if you do it won't harm your baby.

Yes, it much better than fast food, but don't eat too many as you will gain extra weight. Moderation is best.

My wife cant get enough of the stuff - drinks it like milk! She is 32 Weeks pregnant and all seems to be going well.

Can you eat pigs blood when not pregnant? Would you really want to feed your baby pigs blood? Yes, you probably could eat pigs blood when pregnant, but there are much better things to be consuming for your developing child. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, omega-3s and diets rich in choline (found in soy, milk, and eggs, among others) are all good choices, along with a folic acid supplement. Talk to your doctor about what you should be consuming.

You CAN eat Gorgonzola cheese when you are pregnant but it is not recommended that you eat any soft cheeses. I know blue cheeses are high on the do not eat list. I think you can get listeria from eating it which is very dangerous for an unborn baby.

Take heart. EVERYTHING is normal during pregnancy!

Yes, semen is mostly protein, with some vitamin C, fructose, and some other things.. But, cum must not be eaten when the source has STDs.. Do you eat your own cum?

You should drink a gallon of water a day because the fetus recycles the water in your uterus and you need to keep your baby healthy. Drinking lots of water also helps with the recovery process.

MonaVie is okay to take while pregnant, You should take the original MonaVie instead of the MonaVie Active though.

Well, like all of us you should have a balanced diet. Too much grease or other saturated fats may give you gasintestinal distress and/or add weight gain that is not healthy. Generally, you need to be sure your meals have as much nutritional value as you can--better for baby's development and for your post-pregnancy body. Grease in large amounts just isn't wise.

Well Dip is not good anyways but if you want to eat it go ahead. You might want a trash can close to you though!

No. According to a series of studies reviewed by the Harvard School of Public Health, any slight negative effect that mercury in fish might have would be outweighed by the omega-3 content. Studies tracking mothers consuming high amounts of fish tend to show that infants perform better on cognitive tests later in life- the opposite of what would be seen if mercury had a significant effect. Shark, swordfish, king mackerel (not canned), and tilefish are most often cited as fish to be avoided. It's true that these fish have some of the highest mercury levels of around, and given the fact that such fish are lower in omega 3s than many and also more expensive, it would make sense for pregnant women to choose other fish to consume. Still, accidentally consuming a single serving of one of these products is not something that should cause you to rush off to your hospital's ER. Pregnant women looking for the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without the potential risks of mercury a few options. Salmon one of the fish highest in omega-3 content with around the lowest mercury content (most salmon tests at .1 parts per billion or registers an undetectable level). Fish oil capsules can also offer an easy way to get enough omega-3s, and usually have had any mercury removed during processing. Alternate sources of omega-3s, such as flaxseed are an option, though it's not known if the omega-3s in flaxseed confer the same advantage as those found in fish. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2005-releases/press10192005.html

I read an article about 12 months ago which stated tha it is NOT safe to eat shark in anyway whist pregnant - even dietary suppliments. There were several other 'fish' on the list although i can't recall them at present. I may be wrong but i think it had something to do with the levels of mercury.

No! Geez, if eating flour prevented pregnancy mankind would have quite growing wheat centuries ago or died out.
No! Geez, if eating flour prevented pregnancy mankind would have quite growing wheat centuries ago or died out.

because it is very high in protein and it tends to get the fetus a tendency to be allergic to nuts/ peanuts

Eating limes won't hurt you or the baby, they have lots of Vitamin C.

The only thing you have to be wary of is the acid in them, rinse your mouth with plain water after eating them.

Most vegies are safe to eat. Just stay away from your soft chesses such as, cream chesses, blue cheese, fetta anything like that. Also try and avoid soft serve ice-creams and meats such as ham, salami etc

If the mother cares about her child she should be aware that everything she eats affects the fetus growing inside her.

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While excess consumption of alcohol products by pregnant women can cause harm to the fetus, occasional use can actually be beneficial, and wines are one of the more common forms of alcohol that are suggested.

Absolutely. Because the uterus is growing in the same space the bladder usually occupies the bladder cannot fill as full. If i hurts however you may have a urine infection, also very common in pregnancy but see a doctor for treatment. the frequency goes away at around three months when the uterus gets bigger and grows out of the pelvis.

Yes. It is safe. But it has no added advantage over the boiled duck or chicken eggs.

I think you might have pica. A lot of pregnant women develop pica. You need to call your OB/GYN right away and find a solution. You need to be sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins, eating healthy, and getting enough calcium.