JcWifey692
Ok. My sister-in-law is 22 weeks pregnant and she eats almost nothing except fast food. She also drinks a ton of soda and sweet tea. Almost no water. She does occasionally eat soup or ramen noodles or maybe some fruit, but it is almost 90% nothing but fastfood. Her dr. says that the baby is perfectly healthy but maybe weighs just slightly less than normal. So what I am wondering is if her eating habbits will effect the baby later on and what will the effects be?
Also, could the fact that all she does is lay around and do nothing all day everyday have any effect on the baby or her for when she's farther along and going into labor?
just for some of your information I live with her this is how i know all this and i'm not being jugemental or jealous or anything! I am just curious about the health of her baby bc it is my neice! just bc the dr hasnt told her to change her eating habbits doesnt mean anything.. itjust means he may not know! but i'm just trying to watch out for the 2 of them!!!
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Its not healthy, but the baby will take all the nutrients he/she needs from her bodies vitamin stores. Its the mother who will be left with excess weight gain and fatigue from her bad eating.
During pregnancy, your at a higher risk of developing things like gestational diabetes. That can be harmful for the baby if she develops that. We all know fast food is high in sugar. Fast foods also high in salt, which leads to water retention.
In my opinion, she is doing more harm to herself than her child.
One of the worst, iron. Theres minimal iron in most fast foods, and the body can't store much iron at all.
There are new studies being done, and some completed, which link child/adult obesity to the mothers diet during pregnancy - so it is possible her bad eating habits could have an impact on the childs weight in future. BUT these studies are not completely finished, so we can't know for sure.
Laying around could impact her delivery, yes. A more active person will generally have an easier labour and delivery, but again - not always.
Many pregnant women eat fast food, but not 90% of the time.
Theres also general risks of consuming fast food, such as food poisoning - like listeria (dirty lettuce etc in burgers) Salmonella from undercooked meats (or old meats). These can actually have huge damaging effects on the baby, so hopefully she is eating from clean and reputable places. Unwashed vegetables can also contain something called Toxoplasmosis (cats also carry this virus) toxoplasmosis can cause brain damage in a developing fetus. Its always safer to wash, prepare and cook your own meals to reduce the risks of these things - you never know what fast food cooks are doing.
Its not healthy, but the baby will take all the nutrients he/she needs from her bodies vitamin stores. Its the mother who will be left with excess weight gain and fatigue from her bad eating.
During pregnancy, your at a higher risk of developing things like gestational diabetes. That can be harmful for the baby if she develops that. We all know fast food is high in sugar. Fast foods also high in salt, which leads to water retention.
In my opinion, she is doing more harm to herself than her child.
One of the worst, iron. Theres minimal iron in most fast foods, and the body can't store much iron at all.
There are new studies being done, and some completed, which link child/adult obesity to the mothers diet during pregnancy - so it is possible her bad eating habits could have an impact on the childs weight in future. BUT these studies are not completely finished, so we can't know for sure.
Laying around could impact her delivery, yes. A more active person will generally have an easier labour and delivery, but again - not always.
Many pregnant women eat fast food, but not 90% of the time.
Theres also general risks of consuming fast food, such as food poisoning - like listeria (dirty lettuce etc in burgers) Salmonella from undercooked meats (or old meats). These can actually have huge damaging effects on the baby, so hopefully she is eating from clean and reputable places. Unwashed vegetables can also contain something called Toxoplasmosis (cats also carry this virus) toxoplasmosis can cause brain damage in a developing fetus. Its always safer to wash, prepare and cook your own meals to reduce the risks of these things - you never know what fast food cooks are doing.
best foods during pregnancy?
wickedhand
What are the best/worst foods to have/not have for the health of the little one and if you can give some good websites on what to expect and exercises please do
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You should try to stick to a good, healthy diet. Lots of fruits and veggies; baked, grilled, boiled, or broiled meats; plenty of protein from beans and nuts; whole grains; and a good bit of dairy- cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream; and most importantly, drink lots of water. To avoid being dehydrated you should be drinking at least 10 glasses of water a day.
You'll want to limit your intake of fried, greasy, high-sodium (salty) foods. Most of the stuff from the drive-thru is not good for you or your baby. If it comes in a can, it's most likely high in sodium. Limit your intake of fish, including tuna, to 1-2 servings per week. Most fish contains high levels of mercury which is poisonous. Stay away from any food that hasn't been thoroughly heated through- lunch meat and cold left overs. Make sure to wash all fresh fruits and veggies to get rid of all pesticides and chemicals. Limit your intake of caffeine. If you must drink sodas, tea, or coffee, look for caffeine free options.
Congrats and good luck!
You should try to stick to a good, healthy diet. Lots of fruits and veggies; baked, grilled, boiled, or broiled meats; plenty of protein from beans and nuts; whole grains; and a good bit of dairy- cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream; and most importantly, drink lots of water. To avoid being dehydrated you should be drinking at least 10 glasses of water a day.
You'll want to limit your intake of fried, greasy, high-sodium (salty) foods. Most of the stuff from the drive-thru is not good for you or your baby. If it comes in a can, it's most likely high in sodium. Limit your intake of fish, including tuna, to 1-2 servings per week. Most fish contains high levels of mercury which is poisonous. Stay away from any food that hasn't been thoroughly heated through- lunch meat and cold left overs. Make sure to wash all fresh fruits and veggies to get rid of all pesticides and chemicals. Limit your intake of caffeine. If you must drink sodas, tea, or coffee, look for caffeine free options.
Congrats and good luck!
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