Myra
everytime i eat i felt like im beggining to feel uncomfortable and again im out of breath again... pls give me some tips what shoul i eat and not to eat. my favorite breakfast is bread gardenia. drinking juices like orange juice and fit and right do you think thats not good?
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What are the foods I should avoid during pregnancy?
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.
Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.
Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
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Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.
If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.
Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.
Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.
Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregn
What are the foods I should avoid during pregnancy?
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.
Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.
Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
Your purchase supports the APA
Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.
If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.
Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.
Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.
Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregn
Food during pregnancy?
Kay
So.. I started off this pregnancy underweight, but i'm 5 months now, and I've managed to gain 5 pounds... but all of a sudden, im getting hungrier and hungrier! It hasnt been like that before.. so I'm trying to snack throughout the day, and eat good things, instead of junk... is cheddar and crackers bad for me? I just cut a small amount of cheddar and eat it on a few crackers, which usually fills me up for a little bit... because my appetite has increased now, does that mean Im goin to gain unneccesary weight? Because I didnt have this appetite in the begininning, and i gained 5 pounds.. (normally 5'4 114 pounds)
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I feel your pain - it is hard to keep eating healthy when you have to eat several times a day - you just run out of choices and start to get bored of everything healthy. You have to spend a lot of time buying groceries so you have plenty of good food in the house. I think cheese and crackers is pretty good. Cheese and apple slices would be even better. But you also need your carbs. I like frozen bagels and cream cheese. The key is having a variety of things that are easy to prepare and that appeal to you. I had to buy some low sodium cans of soup just so I'd have something easy on hand. And drink milk. Plain yogurt with honey and cut up fruit. Canned peaches. Carrots. Grapes. Healthy cereal. As you get into the 3rd trimester you may find yourself even hungrier, but I find it comes in spurts. Like you I was worried that I would gain extra fat because during a growth spurt, like around 16-18 weeks you have one - which is probably why you feel so hungry right now - I might gain 6 pounds in 2 weeks. But at 31 weeks I have gained about 29 pounds and I think that is pretty healthy for someone who was slightly underweight. If you gain 40 pounds for your pregnancy, it would be considered a healthy weight gain. The baby feeds off of your fat supplies in the last few weeks of pregnancy when they can gain as much as a pound of body weight each week. Some people lose weight at the very end because their stomachs are so squished they can't fit much in. And if you are breastfeeding, you need some body fat to produce adequate milk. The first 4 weeks postpartum the breastmilk comes from energy stored as your body fat. I was normally 5'4 and 116 pounds and I gained 8 pounds in the first 3 months because I had to eat constantly to keep away the morning sickness. And the crazy part is that if you breastfeed, your calorie needs go up even higher than they were during pregnancy. I can't even imagine eating more than I am right now. Good luck! Keep eating and make that baby grow strong.
I feel your pain - it is hard to keep eating healthy when you have to eat several times a day - you just run out of choices and start to get bored of everything healthy. You have to spend a lot of time buying groceries so you have plenty of good food in the house. I think cheese and crackers is pretty good. Cheese and apple slices would be even better. But you also need your carbs. I like frozen bagels and cream cheese. The key is having a variety of things that are easy to prepare and that appeal to you. I had to buy some low sodium cans of soup just so I'd have something easy on hand. And drink milk. Plain yogurt with honey and cut up fruit. Canned peaches. Carrots. Grapes. Healthy cereal. As you get into the 3rd trimester you may find yourself even hungrier, but I find it comes in spurts. Like you I was worried that I would gain extra fat because during a growth spurt, like around 16-18 weeks you have one - which is probably why you feel so hungry right now - I might gain 6 pounds in 2 weeks. But at 31 weeks I have gained about 29 pounds and I think that is pretty healthy for someone who was slightly underweight. If you gain 40 pounds for your pregnancy, it would be considered a healthy weight gain. The baby feeds off of your fat supplies in the last few weeks of pregnancy when they can gain as much as a pound of body weight each week. Some people lose weight at the very end because their stomachs are so squished they can't fit much in. And if you are breastfeeding, you need some body fat to produce adequate milk. The first 4 weeks postpartum the breastmilk comes from energy stored as your body fat. I was normally 5'4 and 116 pounds and I gained 8 pounds in the first 3 months because I had to eat constantly to keep away the morning sickness. And the crazy part is that if you breastfeed, your calorie needs go up even higher than they were during pregnancy. I can't even imagine eating more than I am right now. Good luck! Keep eating and make that baby grow strong.
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