Prenatal Dietary Concerns

She can, but it is not advisable. One of the not uncommon complications of piercings is infection. Some infections require treatment with antibiotics. Some antibiotics can cause problems for a developing fetus. Then there is the slight possibility of a major infection such as hepatitis, that could potentially end the life of the child and potentially the mother as well.

Be the mom. Don't be selfish. Think of the child you are carrying first and more than you do for yourself--the child is totally dependent upon you for this.

eat lite and eat what ever you want just a smaller amount because your body

expands when you eat more and the less you eat the less your body will need food

try it 4 because 1 week u will improve and drink lots of water

No, There is nothing in your cabinet at home or at the grocery store that works as a contraceptive unless it's a condom. Everything else is on prescription.

A young person needs time to finish growing and maturing herself (and enjoying her own childhood and youth, and completing her education) before she takes on the heavy--and very expensive--adult responsibility of caring for another human being.

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there is a possibility just to be sure you should have another test.

But women can get irregular periods, its normal. It when you haven't had a period for 6 months that you should consult your doctor...

Yes.

Chinese women eat Chinese food all the time!

it is safe to eat Chinese food. just avoid foods that contain msg. monosodiumglutamate can cause anxiety and migrates. otherwise, aside from being high in fat, Chinese food is fine

If you are at risk for toxemia or preeclampsia then I would try to avoid salty foods and soy sauce. Sodium makes you swell up more and blood pressure gets higher.

I have never heard of this. But you are supposed to avoid caffeine while pregnant and tea contains large volumes of caffeine so I would suggest not drinking very much of it.

Beside the caffeine, some thai tea manufacturers add food color either red or yellow to mimic the color of the crushed tamarind seed to make the tea looks so attractive. If you are allergic to the food coloring, please avoid drinking thai tea while being pregnant.

Fish and seafood should be eaten in moderation while you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding due to the levels of mercury that can be contained within them. The recommended amount is 8 to 12 oz or less a week.

== == You need to research any herbs thoroughly while pregnant, their are many that need to be avoided in pregnancy.

I have heard Beetroot and Hummus. Also don't overdo Vitamin A or C.

Yes they can.

Absolutely - as long as they are prescribed to you by a doctor who knows that you are pregnant. It if far better to take the antibiotic and fight the infection, than to have the infection find your unborn child. You can also call a pharmacist at any grocery store and ask them about any risks associated with what was prescribed to you.

It can be used every day when you are pregnant. It is a very safe medication.

It's not specific, you can get that from something you ate or you are just a bit stomach sick. If it has not passed after a week, call your doctor. And look over your diet.

They eat the same as normal, but they should be careful with alcohol and cigarettes and similar things. It's also important to get a lot of protein and carbohydrates to provide energy to the growing baby.

You can, but it is not advised. You should still maintain a healthy diet and consumer on average no more than 400 extra calories a day than before pregnancy. You should talk about a specific nutrient plan with your OB/GYn or midwife.

No one has enough information to promise with certainty that using chemical dyes during pregnancy is completely safe, so many pregnant women wait until after the first trimester. At the same time, no one has any human data to show these chemicals cause birth defects. Over the years, people have conducted animal studies trying to shed light on this matter. Some, but not all, studies have shown a few of the chemical compounds in hair dyes to be teratogenic (causing birth defects). However, in many cases the animals were exposed to extremely high doses of these chemicals, doses in no way equivalent to the exposure of the woman who colours her hair every month or two. Clearly, the chemicals in both permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes are not highly toxic. These chemicals have been around a long time, and no research shows they cause defects in newborns, so colouring your hair during pregnancy is probably safe. Plus, if you apply the dyes safely (using gloves in a well-ventilated room, and not leaving solutions on for excessive periods of time), you don't really absorb much of the chemicals into your system. One alternative you might consider is highlighting, painting, or frosting your hair. You absorb hair colouring agents into your system through your skin (scalp), not through your hair shaft. So, any process -- such as streaking -- that puts less of the chemical in contact with your scalp reduces your exposure to the compounds in dyes. Some experts recommend vegetable dyes as a good alternative to synthetic chemical agents during pregnancy. Many of these dyes also contain some of the same synthetic chemical compounds that the major cosmetic companies put in their permanent and semi-permanent dyes. Pure henna, which comes in a number of colours, is the exception. Henna is a semi-permanent vegetable dye considered to be very safe, though not everyone loves the hues it may impart! It's important for women to feel good about themselves during pregnancy. Whether colouring your hair will make you feel good or cause you to worry needlessly for nine months is something to think about. If you do colour your own hair while expecting, wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated space to minimise your exposure to the harsh chemicals used in the colouring process. What I would say is that "No" it is not good to wash hair while being pregenant!

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:

Depends on the sickness. As a general rule no, especially if you have a fever. However, if you have a cold, sometimes raising your body temperature and breathing moist air is good for you. However, do not stay more than 15 minutes in the water.

A lot of Swiss cheese is traditionally made from unpasturised milk and should therefore be avoided. If you check the label it will give you more information.

Yes it is safe to eat, all hard unpasturised cheese is perfectly safe to eat, soft cheese regardless of it being pasturised or not, isn't. its all to do with the moisture content that harbers the bacteria. the cheese isn't the problem its the bacteria from your unwashed salad in your home fridge that can causes the bacteria to grow on the cheese. If in doubt got to Waitrose their cheese specialists have qualifications and actually know what they are talking about unlike the medical profession who don't know and ill advise people into thinking because soft cheese is pasturised its ok and it isn't.

It is safe to eat chocolates of good company in pregnancy. But avoid too many, in first trimester and better eat the natural food. Because in these first three months, all the organs are being formed, you need a natural food without artificial coloring and flavoring agents.

Yes , its enriched with Vitamin B 12, BUT BOIL IT IN WATER WITH TURMERIC BEFORE COOKING

I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't eat guacamole when you are pregnant.

Hi, i have drank cranberry juice all through my 1st, 2nd and now my 3rd pregnancy and i have never had a problem with it. It is also good for water infections (cystitis) if you are like me and dont like taking medication during pregnancy. Thanks