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Saturday, May 3, 2014

What are healthy foods to eat during pregnancy?

-Brooklynn

I have been trying to eat well. I used to drink about 5 dr.peppers a day so going to one a day is really getting to me and I would really like to not drink that much. Also I used to eat alot of junk food but since becoming pregnant with our second child. I have tried eating more salads and vegetables. What are some other really good foods to eat during pregnancy?

Answer
im not 100% sure myself what are the best foods but im 30 weeks pregnant and i have a very poor diet i also drink alot of coca cola and there is absoloutly nothing wrong with my baby or his heart rate. its you that its going to effect not the baby the baby will only take what nutrients it needs.
however iron and vitamin d are very important.
my iron is not what it should be so i have been advised more red meats legumes and nuts are to be added to my diet or it may effect me.

What are some healthy foods to eat during pregnancy?

D [[

I feel as though I haven't been eating enough healthy foods during my pregnancy, I am 27 weeks. What are some good, healthy meals? ( I really know nothing about healthy foods, I have never really tried eating healthy. I also have a problem where I have a lot of trouble gaining weight and staying at a healthy weight, so I thought eating all healthy foods would just make me lose even more.)

I am about to go to the grocery store, what are something I should add to my list?

Thanks for your help! =]
I already have plenty of fruits and vegetables on my list and I don't know of anything else that is considered healthy. Could someone tell me some hot foods that are really healthy?
Yea, I meant it is nearly impossible for me to gain weight, not that I'm gaining too much. I have so much trouble keeping weight on, I'm sure I'll have no trouble losing after the baby, but who knows.

Answer
Healthy food is healthy food, whether you are pregnant or not. Vegetables, fruit, whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta), milk, fibre, etc. Try to stay away from processed or frozen food as much as you can. And obviously don't eat raw meat, fish, cheese or eggs.
The list is endless for healthy hot meals - lasagne, spaghetti, quiche, stir fry......

I had the same problem with weight gain. With my first I gained 18lbs total. I weighed 122lbs pre-pregnancy, went up to 140lbs just before delivery, and after 6 months of breastfeeding I weighed 100lbs. With my second (I'm 25 weeks pregnant), I started out at 115lbs and have gained 12lbs so far.

Weight gain is not an indicator of a healthy baby. They will measure your uterus at every appointment to make sure the baby is growing consistently. the only reason they weigh you is to make sure you haven't gained too much too quickly which can be an indicator of high blood pressure/pre-eclampsia.

What are healthy foods to eat during pregnancy?

-Brooklynn

Child Food Allergies a Result from what Mom ate during Pregnancy?

Megbee

I was reading this article yesterday:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/11/30/teddys.allergies/index.html?iref=newssearch

and this mother talks about what it's like to live with her child who has severe food allergies. When she found out her son had allergies to peanuts, she felt it was her fault because she ate alot of peanuts when she was pregnant.

So I was wondering, is there any truth to this myth? Can a child develop food allergies to the foods their mother ate alot of when they were pregnant??

Answer
I don't think that's likely. I ate a lot of peanut butter during pregnancy with my daughter...so far she has zero food allergies. As far as I know, peanut allergy can be triggered by early exposure to peanuts...after birth and before one year of age. However, it's natural for parents to fear that something they've done might be harmful to their child.

Friday, May 2, 2014

pregnancy?

prit

Answer
Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or fetuses by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations (for example, in the case of twins, or triplets). Human pregnancy is the most studied of all mammalian pregnancies.

Human pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks between the time of the last menstrual cycle and birth (38 weeks from fertilisation). The medical term for a pregnant woman is genetalian, just as the medical term for the potential baby is embryo (early weeks) and then fetus (until birth). A woman who is pregnant for the first time is known as a primigravida or gravida 1: a woman who has never been pregnant is known as a gravida 0; similarly, the terms para 0, para 1 and so on are used for the number of times a woman has given birth.

In many societies' medical and legal definitions, human pregnancy is arbitrarily divided into three trimester periods, as a means to simplify reference to the different stages of fetal development. The first trimester period carries the highest risk of miscarriage (natural death of embryo or fetus). During the second trimester the development of the fetus can start to be monitored and diagnosed. The third trimester marks the beginning of viability, which means the fetus can survive if an early natural or induced birth occurs. Because of the possible viability of developed fetus, cultural and legal definitions of life often consider a fetus in the third trimester to be a distinct living person.

The beginning of pregnancy may be detected in a number of ways, including various pregnancy tests which detect hormones generated by the newly-formed placenta. Clinical blood and urine tests can detect pregnancy as early as 6-8 days after date of conception. Home pregnancy tests are personal urine tests, which normally cannot detect a pregnancy until at least 12-15 days after conception. Both clinical and home tests can only detect the state of pregnancy, and cannot detect the actual date of conception.

Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy and time of symptoms:

-Delay of Menstruation: During entire pregnancy
-Nausea and vomiting: 2 - 8 weeks after conception
-Tender or swollen breasts: 1 - 2 weeks after conception
-Feeling exhausted or "sleepy": 1 -6 weeks after conception
-Backaches: During entire pregnancy
-Frequent headaches: Sometimes during entire pregnancy.
-Food cravings: During entire pregnancy
-Darkening of areola (breast nipple): First signs 1 - 14 weeks after conceptions and then throughout pregnancy

Eating Food with Papain During 2nd Trimester?

Bint_e_Nae

I am in my 17th week. Cooked a dish with beef using Shan spice mix. Later on noticed the ingredients also include papain (enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer). Can I eat the dish without worrying about any uterine contractions or miscarriage? Or should I avoid even a single bite of it?

Answer
Is it safe for the baby if moms-to-be eat papaya?

Healthy eating during pregnancy includes choosing at least one good source of vitamin C every day. Fruits like papaya are a great vitamin C source to help get the recommended need of 70 mg each day. CAUTION: Make sure fresh papaya is FULLY ripe especially when eating early in pregnancy.

Papaya also serves as a natural way to soothe the heartburn experienced during pregnancy. The papaya enzyme that helps soothe indigestion is called papain, or vegetable pepsin. Papain is found in the fruit's latex and leaves. A fully ripe papaya is not considered dangerous, however a papaya that is the least bit unripe contains a latex substance that is believed to trigger uterine contractions and may lead to early labor or miscarriage. Researchers have noted that unripe papaya latex acts like prostaglandin and oxytocin, which the body makes to start labor. Synthetic prostaglandin and oxytocin are commonly used to start or strengthen labor contractions.

It is best to avoid fresh papaya early in pregnancy unless you are 100% certain of complete ripeness. Later in pregnancy a ripe papaya can assist with heartburn control. If your Dr. has recommended natural methods for induction after 38 weeks of pregnancy, eating a slightly unripened papaya may be just the ticket.

I would avoid it...

Im 14 and I kinda want to have a baby?

lauramelis

Okay so I like stuff on teen pregnancy.
and I just finished watching "The Secret Life of the American Teenager".
so i kinda wanna be a teen mom.
i don't really wanna be one though.
like i wish i didn't have these thoughts.

i think it would be neat though.
the experience.
and having a child.

please please please don't give me bad comments.
imma nice girl.
thanks.
okay okay.
relax.
i see your points.
thanks.
im definitley going to wait.

i think im going to save myself until marriage..
thanks again.

i really cant choose best answer.
you all have good things to say.
imma let people vote.

Answer
Every single person on here will tell you to wait dear! And we're not saying it to be mean. Babies are expensive! They require toys, clothes, shoes, diapers, formula, baby food, doctor visits. They are not all fun and games. And it's not really fair to a baby to have a mother who can't provide all its needs. You have so many things to do in your life still. Don't rush it. Finish school. Go to college. Do the things you can't do with a baby on your hip! Your time will come and you'll be glad you waited!

pregnancy sickness at 6 months?

ylime129

I am 6 months pregnant and am still dealing with severe nausea. I went to my doctor and he said he'd order some test one being checking my gall bladder. All he did was a sonogram on the baby and everything was ok. I am sick 24/7. I don't throw up but I have only thrown up 3 or 4 times in my whole life (I just dont throw up). I am really constipated on top of it all and have to force myself to eat. I'm thinking about just going to the hospital since my dr. isn't really doing anything. Any suggestions?

Answer
CONGRATS
(i hope this helps)

Ginger
Many sources will tell you that ginger is the best remedy for sickness in pregnancy. Although there is a fair amount of medical research to show that ginger can be effective against pregnancy sickness, it is not true that it is universally beneficial. For some women, taking ginger can make symptoms worse, trigger new problems such as heartburn, or even be unsafe.

Ginger is a common Chinese remedy, based on the traditional system of yin and yang and other opposing factors, including heat and cold. Ginger is a "hot" or "yang" remedy and will make sickness worse if you are already too hot - not only in temperature but also in terms of your internal energies. Ginger will suit you if you feel and look cold, want hot drinks, keep wrapping yourself up in layers of clothing and blankets, feel miserable, introspective and uninterested in your surroundings.

If ginger is appropriate for you, avoid ginger biscuits as these contain too much sugar and insufficient ginger to be effective. Any temporary relief from your symptoms will be due to an increase in your blood sugar levels. You could try making a tea from grated root ginger. Steep this in boiled water, leave it to cool and sip it throughout the day. If you don't like the tea, it is possible to buy ginger capsules at some health food stores.

Ginger works in the same way as medicine, and it can have an adverse effect on your blood clotting mechanism. If you take it constantly for more than three weeks, you should ask your doctor to check your blood clotting. If you are taking prescribed anti-coagulant drugs, aspirin or other similar medicines, you should avoid it altogether. You should take no more than 3g of grated raw ginger a day.

Peppermint
If you constantly feel hot, strip off layers of clothing, want cool drinks, if you look hot and bothered, red-faced and feel irritable and hot tempered, peppermint or spearmint is a suitable "yin" or "cold" alternative. However, homeopaths believe that you should avoid peppermint if you decide to try homeopathic remedies as the strong mint aroma can inactivate them.

Try sipping peppermint or spearmint tea. Sugar-free peppermint sweets or chewing gum may also help. Peppermint or spearmint essential oil will not suit everyone, as its strong smell can make some sickness worse.

Other herbal remedies worth trying include lemon balm tea, slippery elm lozenges (available from health food stores) or small amounts of chamomile tea. With any of these remedies the effects can be quite short-lived, so you may need to experiment and perhaps rotate them to get the best effects.

Acupressure
You could try wearing wristbands which stimulate an acupuncture point (the Pericardium 6 or P6 point) which can relieve sickness. A review of different research studies concluded that acupressure can work for many pregnant women. Make sure that the button in the band is placed onto the acupuncture point. To locate it, use one hand on the inside of your opposite wrist, measuring up three finger widths from the crease between your hand and arm, between the tendons in the middle of your wrist. At the point where your third finger falls, lift the pressure off until you are just touching the skin and feel lightly for a slight dip - if you now press into this dip quite deeply it will feel bruised. Place the button on the wristbands at this precise point on both wrists - preferably putting the bands on first thing in the morning before you even get out of bed.

During the day, if you experience a wave of nausea, press on the button (one wrist and then the other) about 20-30 times at one second intervals, to give more of a stimulating boost to the acupuncture point. If you forget your wristbands, you can simply press on these two points, or ask someone to do it for you on both wrists together.

Other ideas
If you find your symptoms are worse with movement - for example when you're in the car - try listening to a CD such as MorningWell. These have a specially designed programme of music with underlying frequent pulsations, aimed at reconditioning the balancing mechanism in your inner ear. You will need to wear personal headphones so that the music (and the unheard pulsations) rebound against your ear.
Which complementary therapies could help?

It is essential to find a complementary practitioner who is trained, experienced in and insured to treat women who are in early pregnancy. Osteopathy and chiropractic can be effective, especially if you have had any problems with your skeleton in the past, including broken bones, whiplash injury or a fall onto your coccyx (tailbone). Any of these may have pushed your skeleton out of line, putting stress and pressure on the soft internal organs. Acupuncture and shiatsu practitioners will aim to correct any imbalance in your internal "life force" - two to three treatments will usually have an effect.

Aromatherapy
Although aromatherapy can help to r

Foods during pregnancy?

tms2008

What foods should you definetly avoid during pregnancy?

Answer
There's nothing you should _definitely_ avoid.

There're things that have a higher degree of risk of food poisoning, fish with too much mercury, etc, etc.

But it's your call how much you want to restrict your diet, and what represents acceptable risk to you. There're places and people who think raw vegetables are a bad idea for pregnant women (possible bacteria risk -- toxoplasmosis, say, or e coli). There're people who won't touch undercooked eggs -- but when was the last time you got sick off a poached egg? Soft cheeses are often mentioned, but if you're in North America, they're usually pasteurized. If you're worried, just bake your brie. Caffeine has never been totally restricted, and it was recently in the news that it wasn't posing risks as previously thought.

Moderation is key.

Things to consider:

"Children born to women who ate more seafood during pregnancy have higher IQs compared to those whose mothers ate little or no fish, according to a new study.

"We recorded no evidence to lend support to the warnings of the U.S. advisory that pregnant women should limit their seafood consumption," the study's authors concluded."

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/02/15/seafood-pregnancy.html

"Many women, when their pregnancy is detected, worry that something they did or ate or drank before realizing their condition might jeopardize their unborn child. While these concerns are quite common, experts say that most that occur before your second missed period, which would make you 8 weeks pregnant, are unfounded.

Experts estimate that while there's about a 4 percent risk of birth defects in any pregnancy, only about 6 percent of these are related to anything in the environment -- meaning anything a woman took, did, or was exposed to. The vast majority of birth defects have a genetic origin..

http://www.yourbabytoday.com/features/postconception/index.html

"Abstaining for foetal health: The fiction that even light drinking is dangerous

There is a strong ideological and political movement in the USA to convince pregnant women not to drink any alcohol. An examination of the research literature on the results of drinking during pregnancy does not provide any evidence that light drinking is harmful to the foetus."

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1991.tb01873.x

A v. good article on the whole debate(s):

http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,2090058,00.html

What are some foods you should avoid during pregnancy?

yazzj eyaf

Answer
Food and Drinks to Avoid During Pregnancy

As mentioned earlier, avoid alcohol. No level of alcohol consumption is considered safe during pregnancy. Also, check with your doctor before you take any vitamins or herbal products. Some of these can be harmful to the developing fetus.
-And although many doctors feel that one or two 6- to 8-ounce cups per day of coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine won't harm your baby, it's probably wise to avoid caffeine altogether if you can. High caffeine consumption has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, so limit your intake or switch to decaffeinated products.

When you're pregnant, it's also important to avoid food-borne illnesses, such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, which can be life-threatening to an unborn baby and may cause birth defects or miscarriage. Foods you'll want to steer clear of include:

* soft, unpasteurized cheeses (often advertised as "fresh") such as feta, goat, Brie, Camembert, and blue cheese
* unpasteurized milk, juices, and apple cider
* raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including mousse and tiramisu
* raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shellfish
* processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats (these should be well-cooked)
* fish that are high in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackeral, or tilefish

If you've eaten these foods at some point during your pregnancy, try not to worry too much about it now; just avoid them for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you're really concerned, talk to your doctor.

About Fish. Fish and shellfish can be an extremely healthy part of your pregnancy diet â they contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, and are high in protein and low in saturated fat. But limit the types of fish you eat while pregnant because some contain high levels of mercury, which can cause damage to the developing nervous system of a fetus. Mercury, which occurs naturally in the environment, is also released into the air through industrial pollution and can accumulate in streams and oceans, where it turns into methylmercury. The methylmercury builds up in fish, especially those that eat other fish.

Because canned albacore (or white) tuna and tuna steaks are generally considered to be higher in mercury than canned light tuna, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you eat no more than 6 ounces a week. A 2006 review by Consumer Reports, though, showed that some canned light tuna can contain levels of mercury even higher than that of white tuna. But the FDA maintains that the levels are safe if consumption of the fish is limited, and that the current recommendations should stand.

It can be confusing when recommendations from trusted sources differ. But since this analysis indicates that amounts of mercury in tuna may be higher than previously reported, some women may want to eliminate tuna from their diet while pregnant or when trying to become pregnant. Almost all fish and shellfish contain small amounts of mercury, but you can safely eat those with consistently low mercury levels (like salmon, shrimp, clams, and tilapia). Talk with your doctor if you have any questions about how much â and which fish â you can eat
source: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_f...

t's important to know which foods are safe to eat and which you need to avoid while pregnant. Eat a safe pregnancy diet, and learn about safe food storage and handling by following these tips from the Clemson University Agricultural Extension.

Don't eat:

* Raw meat such as sushi, seafood, rare or uncooked beef, or poultry because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
* Raw eggs, or foods containing raw egg such as Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custard, unpasteurized eggnog, or Hollandaise sauce because raw eggs may be contaminated with salmonella.
* Soft cheese such as blue cheese, feta, Brie, Camambert, and Latin-American soft white cheeses such as queso blanco and queso fresco because they may harbor harmful bacteria.
* Fish containing accumulated levels of mercury in their fatty tissues such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish.
# When a pregnant woman consumes large amounts of mercury, her baby may suffer brain damage resulting in developmental delays (for example, delays in learning to walk or talk).
# Fish containing high levels of an industrial pollutant called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their fatty tissues such as bluefish and striped bass, and freshwater fish such as salmon, pike, trout, walleye from contaminated lakes and rivers. According to the March of Dimes, consumption of large amounts of PCBs by pregnant women is linked to decreased attention, memory, and IQ in their babies. Check with your local Health Department to determine which fish in your area are safe to eat.
# According to the March of Dimes, deli meats have led to outbreaks of a form of food poisoning called Listeriosis, that is particularly harmful to fetuses. While the risk is low, you may want to thoroughly reheat deli meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees (including hot dogs) or avoid them altogether.
# Minimize the amount of liver you eat. According to the March of Dimes, animal liver contains very high levels of vitamin A. While vitamin A is good for you, women who consume too much may risk a higher incidence of birth defects in their babies (however, studies are not conclusive). Since you're probably already taking prenatal vitamins and eating other vitamin A-containing foods, it's better to be safe and not consume liver on a regular basis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended has that pregnant woman maintain their vitamin A intake around 8,000 IU and that vitamin A be taken in the form of beta-carotene, which is not considered toxic.
# According to the FDA, consumption of artificial sweeteners is safe for the general public. No studies show conclusively that it's harmful to consume artificial sweeteners during pregnancy. However, this is a personal decision, and for your peace of mind--and just to be on the safe side--you might decide to limit your consumption of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy. Instead, substitute fruit juice with sparkling water when you need a light, refreshing drink.
# According to a 1999 U.S. Health and Human Services press release, raw sprouts have led to some incidents of salmonella outbreaks. They advise that pregnant women eat sprouts that are cooked, or avoid eating them altogether.

source: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/nutritioni...

read this articles;

- Pregnancy Diet Don'ts
Foods to Avoid While You're Expecting

source: http://att.iparenting.com/pregnancy/diet...
- A Nutrition Primer for Expectant Mothers

source: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutriti...

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Food cravings and aversions during pregnancy?

Just curious as to what other women's cravings or aversions to foods during pregnancy are. I have only just found out i am pregnant and i am already getting odd food habits. Like pickles and nutella sandwich (pickles are a cliche i know but i just love them atm, and before i hated them). I also used to love cheese, i would have it on chips veggies pretty much anything, now i cant stand it, just the sight makes me sick. I also used to love PB&J sandwich's but the smell makes me sick and i cant stand it. I used to hate marmite, now i put it on everything!! Also i am a vegetarian but lately i have been craving BBQ chicken, which sucks :(. Let me know what your food cravings have been like, and if there are any other vegetarians craving meat... im off to have a cucumber and marmite wrap :) yum!!

Answer
With my first i could not stand the smell of crabs (I live in Southern MD and that's the most popular thing in summer) and i loved Tuna Fish sandwiches (i had one almost everyday for lunch)
Now with my current pregnancy i hated all food in the beginning (I had all day sickness and could stand the sight of food) but now i crave hard boiled eggs (egg salad), Fruit, peanut butter and jelly, and a cold glass of milk. I can't stand the smell of ground beef or eat it, really i don't crave meat at all and i'm a meat lover. I do like chicken still.

Proper eating habits during Pregnancy, anyone have any tips?

MommyTo

I am 18 years old and just found out I am pregnant so I am about 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Like a lot of the teenagers I know, I have a very poor diet. It consisted of fast foods, sodas, and a lack of fruits and vegetables. I want to change that because my baby means more to me then those foods or beverages. I was curious if there was specific foods that could really help me out. And if there is ANY fast foods that have semi-nutritional foods because my boyfriend who is in the navy enjoys eating out quite a bit. Thank you. :) And are places like a Buffet or Chinese places okay to eat at?

Answer
Eat natural foods. When you go out to eat order a chicken salad and take it easy on the dressing. Fruits and vegetables are excellent also drink plenty of water. Juice is very high in sugars and that's the main reason I have put on so much weight while pregnant. Exercise a lot as well! Do not make my same mistake, I gained 40 pounds by 24 weeks :( That is over what my doctor wanted me to gain the whole pregnancy!

Food poisoning? Or just because of pregnancy?

Q. I've been pretty nauseous throughout my pregnancy but sometimes it gets ALOT worse, to the point were I feel like I could have a stomach flu. Is this just because certain foods really don't agree with me or could it of been food poisoning? It happened once with steak, and twice with chicken fingers. I'm just not sure how to tell the difference and it's hard to tell if i'm sick or it's food poisoning or just the pregnancy.

Answer
I think it's just your body. Trust me, I've had food poisoning and it was awful! You would know if it was. For me (tmi?) I was on the toilet with diarrhea as well as puking non stop in a bowl, at the same time. If it were food poisoning the puking wouldn't be just from eating something and then feeling sick. The same thing happened to both my husband and I in another instance where it was like that. You would continue to be sick to where you can't stop puking. I think it's just a food aversion and your body isn't taking it well but I don't think its food poisoning.

could this be pregnancy or maybe food poisoning?

Jessy

ok so last night i went to the mexican restaurant with my mom and a friend. i ate a shrimp chimichanga. and a little while after i got home i felt sick. i went to take me some pepto and i poured it in the spoon, but didnt to my mouth, as soon as i smelled it i was running for the bathroom. i only ate a couple of bites of that food. my mother nor my friend got sick. i havent had a period since July. I have PCOS. My hubby is in the army, he was home for his 4 day pass from Sept 29-Oct 4. we did the baby dance every night that i can remember. my lower back is hurting a little. and my stomach still doesnt feel right. Could this possible that im pregnant or would it be to early to tell. any answers are very much appreciated. BABY DUST TO ALL THOSE TTCERS.

Answer
It is totally possible that you may be pregnant! I "knew" I was pregnant a week after conception (my symptom was itchy nipples... Nothing else), but didn't get a positive a week and 6 days after my estimated conception date (since I also have PCOS, they had to estimate everything). So I was a little less than 4 weeks pregnant when I found out. If you conceived on September 29, then you would be about 4 weeks by now and could possibly feel symptoms.

Everyone is different though. I know someone who didn't know she was pregnant until she saw the ultrasound of her 12 week fetus staring at her. And there are people like me who found out earlier than most people. You could try to take a pregnancy test now and see what it says. If it comes out negative and you still feel pregnant, wait a week later and take another one or go to your doctor and get a blood test. Good luck to you!!

What should I avoid eating while pregnant?

Q. I am only 5 weeks pregnant, and I go to the doctor for my first appointment next week. I want to make sure I am eating the right things, and staying away from foods I shouldn't eat. Does anyone know of a comprehensive (i.e. specific) list of foods to stay away from while pregnant? Thanks for your help!

Answer
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 were the foods pregnant woman hould avoid?

shengteodo

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Foods To Avoid While Pregnant

The Food and Drug Administration as well as the professionals in the medical field always caution expecting Moms against eating soft cheeses and certain deli meats. The reason being certain foods can become contaminated with bacteria called Listeria. . If you become sick from Listeria, the baby you're carrying could get sick or worse case scenario âit could be fatal. To protect your unborn baby, eat hard cheeses instead of soft cheeses and thoroughly cooked meats while you are pregnant.
The soft cheese made in the US are usually okay because they are made from pasteurized milk (pasteurization kills the Listeria organism.) Imported soft cheeses are usually best to avoid. Here is a short list of soft cheeses to avoid:

feta (goat cheese)
brie
Camembert
blue-veined cheeses, like Roquefort
Symptoms of a bacterial infection can develop from 2 to 30 days after you eat contaminated food. If the infection spreads to your unborn baby, you could start early labor.
Tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms:
fever and chills, or other flu-like symptoms
headache
nausea
vomiting

To prevent infection, take these precautions:

Eat hard cheeses, like cheddar, instead of soft cheeses during pregnancy.
If you do use soft cheeses during pregnancy, cook them until they are boiling (bubbling).
Make sure the labels of your dairy products say "pasteurized" on the label.
Make sure you consume meat, poultry or seafood that has been cooked thoroughly!
Here is a list of meats, poultry and fish to avoid while pregnant:

Hot dogs
Sausages
Deli meat
Under cooked meat like beef and chicken
Pates
Ready to eat cold seafood
Raw eggs and raw egg dishes
Raw seafood, especially shellfish
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate the contaminated food eaten by pregnant women is estimated to cause mental retardation and blindness in anywhere from 400 to 6,000 infants, and may kill another 80 fetuses and newborns a year, according to the CSPI.

Listeria has been blamed for 2,500 illnesses and 500 deaths a year, and CSPI estimates 1/3 of the deaths involve pregnant women and their fetuses.

Please be very careful about the food you eat, and talk to your physician about the risks of food and food handling and preparation.

foods to avoid during pregnancy?

Q. can you list some foods and drinks that i should avoid during pregnancy please?

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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 pregnancy, and therefore alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby. Depending on the amount, timing, and pattern of use, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other developmental disorders. If you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. You should continue to avoid alcohol during breastfeeding. Exposure of alcohol to an infant poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during breastfeeding.

Unwashed Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are safe to eat, so you still need to eat them. However, it is essential to make sure they are washed to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis may contaminate the soil where the vegetables were grown.

!!!!Mothers!!!!Foods to advoid during pregnancy?

Debbie M

Can anyone list foods to avoid during pregnancy(or anything to avoid during pregnant) in detail the longer the list the better and list foods that are good to eat while pregnant please

Answer
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 less amounts 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 labed as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because they could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in meal that has been cooked like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section or refridgerated section. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is ok to eat.

Fish exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphyenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: blue fish, 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.

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 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. Restauants also 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 pastuerized 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 that you drink is pasteurized.

Pate: Refrigereated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because it 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 okay, 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 not to consume caffeine.

Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregnancy, and therefore alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby. Depending on the amount, timing, and pattern of use, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other developmental disorders. If you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. Alcohol should continue to be avoided during breastfeeding. Exposure to alcohol as an infant poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during breastfeeding.

Unwashed Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are safe to eat, so you still need to eat them. However, it is essential to make sure they are washed to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis may contaminate the soil where the vegetables were grown.

Dp pregnant woman crave alot of salty foods there first trimester?

Q. I'm craving a lot of salty foods, like plain chips, crackers, anything with salt on it!...Is it normal?...This is my first child..and kinda nervous about it..But I am happy...and I'm also always soooo thirsty and tired!..ehh I hate it!

Answer
I did. With my 1st pregnancy I wanted nothing but frozen pickles and lemon slushies
with this one I wanted salt, but it had to be mixed with the lime/lemon koodlaids

Anybody else hates being pregnant in the 1st trimester?

PreciousBa

I hate the morning sickness and constant headaches and I am turned off by many foods I used to love pre-pregnancy. This feels worse than my 1st pregnancy; I hope after 3 months I start feeling better. I'm 10 weeks now.

Answer
Yeah, first trimester is awful. I'm almost 14 weeks pregnant now and feeling a lot better lately, but the first 12 weeks were pretty rough. Don't worry, you should start feeling a lot better soon. Around 11 weeks the baby's placenta is done forming and can take over some of the work your body has been doing. By the time your second trimester comes along your body should be feeling some relief. Good luck.

pregnancy question... food?

im 15 and 5 months pregnant and i was wondering what i can and cant eat. My parents always tell me what to go make so i can eat, but like i dont know what i cant have. i know i cant have chocolate. but im planning on moving out with my boyfriend soon.
so can you please help?
thanks, God Bless
-paeyton

Answer
Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!

What are the best foods to eat during the first trimester of pregnancy to keep the baby healthy?

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Eating healthfully during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. After all, the food you eat is your baby's only source of nutrition. Smart choices about pregnancy nutrition can help you promote your baby's growth and development. Here's help making every bite count.

Grains
Grains provide essential carbohydrates, your body's main source of energy. Many whole-grain and enriched products also contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, various minerals and protein. Fortified cereals can help you get enough folic acid.

How much: Choose six to nine servings a day. If that sounds like a lot, don't worry. It may not be as much as you think.

One serving equals:

â 1/2 cup (about 120 grams) hot cereal or 1 cup (20 to 60 grams) cold cereal â different cereals vary in weight
â 1/2 cup (about 87 grams) cooked pasta or rice
â 1 slice whole-wheat bread
To optimize pregnancy nutrition, trade sugary cereals and white bread for whole-grain cereals, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain bread. Try wild rice or barley in soups, stews, casseroles and salads. Look for products that list whole grains, such as whole-wheat flour, first in the ingredients list.

Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are critical components of pregnancy nutrition that provide various vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber to aid digestion. Vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables, helps you absorb iron and promotes healthy gums for both you and your baby. Dark green vegetables have vitamin A, iron and folate â other important nutrients during pregnancy.

How much: Choose five or more servings of fruit and vegetables combined every day. Top your cereal with slices of fresh fruit. Make a veggie pizza. Add extra vegetables to your casserole.

One serving equals:

â 1 medium-sized piece of fruit
â 1/2 cup (90 grams) fresh, frozen or canned fruit
â 2 cups (about 60 grams) raw, leafy vegetables
â 1/2 cup (about 60 grams) cooked or other raw vegetables
â 3/4 cup (about 186 grams)100 percent fruit juice or vegetable juice
If you're tired of apples, oranges and green beans, branch out. Try apricots, mango, pineapple, sweet potatoes, winter squash or spinach. Make trail mix with a variety of dried fruit. Fruit juice counts, too, but remember that too much juice can lead to undesired weight gain.

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and beans
Foods in this group have plenty of protein, as well as B vitamins and iron. Protein is crucial for your baby's growth, especially during the second and third trimesters.

How much: Choose two or more servings of protein-rich foods a day. Eat whole-wheat toast with peanut butter for breakfast. Try scrambled eggs or an omelet for lunch. Serve a salmon fillet for dinner. Add chickpeas or black beans to your salad. Snack on a handful of soy nuts.

One serving equals:

â 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams) of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish (about the size of a deck of cards)
â 1/2 cup (about 100 grams) cooked dried beans
â 1 egg
â 1/2 cup (124 grams) tofu
â 1/3 cup (about 45 grams) nuts
â 2 tablespoons (32 grams) peanut butter
If your traditional sources of protein no longer appeal to you â likely during the first trimester â experiment with other options. Fish is an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which can promote your baby's brain development. Avoid fish that's potentially high in mercury, however, including swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark.

Dairy products
The calcium in dairy products and calcium-fortified soy milk helps build your baby's bones and teeth. Dairy products also have vitamin A, vitamin D and protein.

How much: Choose four or more servings a day. Drink the milk in your cereal bowl. Eat yogurt for your afternoon snack. Have a glass of milk with dinner. Add cheese to a salad.

One serving equals:

â 1 cup (245 grams) skim or low-fat milk
â 1 cup (227 grams) fat-free or low-fat yogurt
â 1 1/2 ounces (43 grams) natural cheese
â 2 ounces (about 56 grams) processed cheese
If you have trouble digesting dairy products, get creative. Try calcium-fortified orange juice. Experiment with lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. Use an over-the-counter lactase enzyme product when you eat or drink dairy products.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Healthy Food during Pregnancy?

preeti

Which type of healthy food I ve to take during Pregnancy?
My 3 mths are completed & 4th running.

Answer
These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need.

1. Broccoli
It's not only packed with nutrients that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy -- such as calcium and folate -- but broccoli is also rich in fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. And since it contains plenty of vitamin C, this popular green vegetable will help your body absorb iron when it's eaten with an iron-rich food, such as whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.

2. Fortified Breakfast Cereal
You knew folate was important before conception and during your first few weeks of pregnancy, but your needs for the B vitamin stay high the whole nine months. Experts advise getting 400 micrograms per day through vitamin supplements or fortified foods (breakfast cereal is an easy way to do it, since many brands contain 400 micrograms per bowl), and another 200 micrograms through foods that are naturally high in folate, such as asparagus and black-eyed peas.

3. Dried Beans and Lentils
All women need 10 extra grams of protein a day during pregnancy (for a total of at least 60 grams); beans and lentils are an excellent source, with about 15 grams per cup. They're also high in fiber, which helps to combat constipation. And 1 cup of cooked lentils meets half of your daily folate requirement.

4. Nonfat Milk
Your body absorbs roughly twice as much calcium from foods while you're pregnant, so your daily needs remain the same. But since most of us get too little calcium to begin with, drinking more nonfat milk is a smart move. Each 8 ounce glass supplies about 30 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of 1000 milligrams.

5. Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and offer quick energy to fight off pregnancy fatigue. Slice them up into cereal or whip one into a breakfast smoothie with yogurt, berries, ice, and a splash of orange juice.

6. Lean Meat
Your daily iron needs double during pregnancy, so it's important to include plenty of iron-rich foods now. Meat delivers a form of iron that's easily absorbed by your body.

7. Cheese
Soft cheeses are off-limits, but varieties such as cheddar and mozzarella can be a big help in meeting your calcium requirements -- each ounce contains between 150 and 200 milligrams. Cheese is also high in protein.

8. Eggs
Many women develop aversions to meat while pregnant. Eggs are an excellent alternative protein source, since they contain all the essential amino acids your body needs, says Hattner. There's nothing better for a quick dinner than an omelette with lots of chopped vegetables and a bit of cheese.

If cooking aromas make you feel sick, hard-boil a batch of eggs to keep on hand in the refrigerator: Eat them whole for grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks, or chop them up into green salads.

9. Oatmeal
It's easy to get your day off to an energizing start by trading in your usual morning bagel or muffin for a bowl of oatmeal a few times a week. Why? Complex carbohydrates like oatmeal keep you satisfied longer, and the oat bran it contains can help lower your cholesterol levels. Instead of buying high-sugar flavored oatmeal, cook up the plain kind and swirl in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup or jelly.

10. Leafy Greens
Cooked spinach has high levels of folate and iron, and kale and turnip greens are both good calcium sources. Increase the nutrient value of your salads by passing up traditional iceberg in favor of darker-colored lettuces (the deep colors signal higher vitamin content). You can also add greens to a sandwich or stir them into soups and pasta dishes.

11. Whole-Grain Bread
By swapping your traditional white bread for a whole-grain variety, you can make sure you're consuming the recommended 20 to 35 daily grams of fiber (scan labels to find a loaf that offers at least 2 grams of fiber per slice). Whole-grain bread also supplies you with a good share of your iron and zinc.

12. Oranges
They're packed with vitamin C, folate, and fiber, and since they're nearly 90 percent water, they'll also help you meet your daily fluid needs (skimping on your fluid intake can leave you feeling fatigued).

13. Nuts and Nut Butters
Fat is critical for your baby's brain development and it also helps keep you fuller longer. Experts recommend replacing some saturated fats (such as those found in meat and butter) with unsaturated, a form of heart-healthy fat found in nuts. But because they are high in fat and calories, stick to 1-ounce servings of nuts and 2-tablespoon servings of nut butters. There is one caveat, however. If you have any sort of allergy, experts recommend that you avoid highly allergenic foods, such as peanuts, during your pregnancy; some data suggests that babies can be sensitized to certain foods in utero, raising their risk of food allergies later on in childhood.

14. Soy Foods
It's perfectly safe to follow your vegetarian eating plan while you're pregnant -- as long as you're diligent about getting necessary nutrients such as protein (your doctor or a dietitian can help you devise a healthy plan). So be sure to include foods like tofu, which packs 10 grams of protein per half cup.

15. Dried Fruit
It's a tasty, portable snack that's especially helpful when you're craving something sweet. Choose dried fruits such as apricots, cherries, and cranberries (which can also help to prevent urinary tract infections), but stay away from dried bananas, since they're processed in oil and loaded with fat.

I feel so sick, I'm alittle over 8 weeks, when did you feel the worst during pregnancy???

Q. Well, I am 8 weeks 1 day today. Ever since I hit around 8 weeks, I'm feeling so sick. The throwing up, nausea, headaches, sore breasts, fatigue etc. are getting much worse. Its really like my symptoms are much worse this week. I already called in sick Monday. Tuesday I was okay, but then at night I was awful. And now today, I didn't think I could get through work, the nausea, fatigue and headache was unbearable... I just kept trying to hold my head up. Did anyone else have there symptoms get worse at different weeks of their pregnancy...did it get better as you went along???

If it stays this way... I'll survive it's totally worth it, I'm just going to have to suck it up.

Answer
I started feeling nauseated and started vomiting at 5 1/2 weeks. On a good day I would throw up only 8 times. Normally more than this and it was every single day. I had to be hospitalized 3 times and finally had to have Picc Line placed in my arm for almost 2 months for 24 hour IV fluids and IV Zofran because I was unable to eat or drink on my own and would just vomit all the time. I just got it out last week and I'm 15 weeks. I still have to take oral Zofran in order to eat and drink.

It wasn't until about 13 1/2 weeks when I started to feel a bit better and could finally eat a little food. I still have not gained any weight from my pregnancy and only just now reached my pre pregnancy weight again. I had lost over 10 lbs in a week during week 5 and could not gain until the last 2 weeks.

I still fight nausea but if I take my oral Zofran I can eat some food and not be sick... I'll just feel like I'm going to be, which believe it or not is a huge improvement from where I was!

I hope you don't get as sick as I was and I hope you find relief soon!

Good luck!

What were/are your side effects/symptoms of pregnancy?

Freaking O

Okay, first of all PLEASE don't tell me to "ask a doctor". I already a doing that, but want to know what others think first.

I'm engaged, and think I may be pregnant, which would be a major problem, because we're only 20 and in college. My periods are VERY, VERY IRREGULAR, and happen around every other month, to once every 3 months, and sometimes come even more few and far between. My last period was in Sept. or Oct. and recently my breasts have grown 2 sizes (from an awkward 34D to a very large 38D), I've been craving foods I never eat (I'm a vegetarian and was craving tacos a few weeks ago), I sleep a lot more, I have pains like I'm cramping but I'm not in my sides and my back, I'm hungry more often, and lately I've started this playing with my belly button thing that my mom does, and I've NEVER done. I also have tummy aches all the time now, and have gained weight, but not anywhere near enough to think Im pregnant. The last home pregnancy test I took came back negative. Thoughts?
I also am constipated, have sore breasts and nipples, have an increased sex drive, have frequent urination, and even cry for food, so thank you to the second and third answers, I'm pretty positive about this now.

Answer
http://www.surebaby.com/pregnancy-week-1.php
http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalendar/
http://www.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/
http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/pregnancy_week_by_week.htm
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/0,,nc26,00.html
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/weekbyweek/

These sites have good info. Here are some common symptoms:

Signs of Pregnancy

1. Tender breasts/nipples: If you are pregnant you will notice that your breasts and nipples become tender around three weeks after conception (when your period is about one week late). They may also feel swollen -- similar to the way they feel when you expect your period.

2. Slight spotting or cramping: If you are pregnant, light pink spotting can occur at the time of implantation -- when the embryo attaches to the lining of the uterus. This happens around eight to ten days following ovulation, a bit earlier than your menstrual period is due. You can usually differentiate implantation bleeding from your menstrual period if it occurs a bit earlier than expected, if it is scanty, spotty, pinkish (and not red and heavy like a period), and does not follow the normal pattern of a period (light, progressing to heavy and then again to light). Cramping can also be common in early pregnancy. Until the uterus assumes its mid-position and becomes better supported by the bony pelvis in the second trimester, it is prone to menstrual-like cramping. Contractions of the uterus occur regularly, increasing with exercise, orgasm and even simple changes in position.

3. Darkening areolas: In very early pregnancy -- around the time of your expected period -- you may notice that your areola (the darker area that rings the nipple) begin to darken and increase in diameter. It is believed that the darker color of the areola helps the newborn to find the nipple for breastfeeding. You may also notice that the veins in your breasts become more visible and that Montgomery's tubercles, the tiny "bumps" that are scattered around the areola, enlarge and may increase in number, averaging between 4 and 28 per areola.

4. Extreme fatigue: If you are pregnant, a very common symptom in the first eight to ten weeks is exhaustion. When you are pregnant, your body is going through significant metabolic changes. Your entire body needs to adjust to the new process of growing a baby. For most women, the fatigue starts to go away by the 12th week of pregnancy.

5. Nausea and vomiting: If you are pregnant you may find quite early on -- as early as a week after conception -- that you are experiencing morning sickness. And you may also find that morning sickness is a misnomer. Nausea can occur anytime -- day or night.

6. Frequent urination: By the time your period is one to two weeks late you may find that you are peeing more frequently than usual. This is because the baby growing in your uterus is putting pressure on your bladder.

7. Constipation: You may notice a change in your bowels in early pregnancy. The extra hormones produced during pregnancy cause the intestines to relax and become less efficient.

no pregnancy symptoms?

sweet_baby

i am about 4 weeks 5 days pregnant and i don't have any pregnancy sign. i did two tests and both were positive but i don't have any sign of being pregnant. i have been pregnant twice before and didn't had a lot of symptoms too.

. with my first i had frequent urination, more hungry and more tired, but ended in a miscarriage at 11 weeks, i had blighted ovum.

with my second i had frequent urination, more hungry, more tired, constipated , food aversion for chicken and food cravings for pasta. but i miscarried that pregnancy too at 22 weeks and lost a baby girl.

the only things i have is that i crave for chocolate and a little tired, and wake i wake up i feel hungry.

is this normal. i also had some brown discharge on tuesday

Answer
There aren't usually enough pregnancy hormones to cause you symptoms (like morning sickness etc) until about 7 or 8 weeks. Also, a brown discharge is nothing to be worried about. Spotting is quite common in the first trimester, you only need to be concerned if the blood is bright red or there is a lot of it.

Give it a couple of weeks and you will probably notice a couple more obvious symptoms (like exhaustion!)

Congratulations!

junk food and pregnancy?

Q. Why is it bad to eat junk food while your pregnant?

Answer
Junk food is bad enough for your mature, adult body. If it causes heart disease and diabetes in a grown body, what do you think it could do to a developing body without any defenses?

Question About Food During Pregnancy?

nikki r

What types of food are not good to eat during pregnancy? The only one I know of so far is cold lunch meat. What other types of food are not good for the baby?

Answer
Where did you get the idea that you shouldn't eat 'cold lunch meat' while you are pregnant? You may want to 'cut back' on it, since much 'lunch meat' is treated with 'nitrites' (but so is HAM, and that is NOT a 'cold lunch meat' since it's eaten at every meal) ... and even then just 'be aware' and don't overindulge, not 'stop eating it entirely.
Use what my oncologist taught me when I had cancer ... 'listen to your body' and if it says you 'really want' some 'weird' food, go ahead and EAT IT ... because when the body 'craves' something, it's because there is something in that food that the body 'needs' to stay healthy as possible. That's why pregnant women often have 'weird cravings' for stuff like 'pickles and ice cream' (I used hot dog relish which is made with sweet pickles and had a 'sundae' that was pretty good) ... their bodies NEED it (or the baby needs it) ...

You should NOT 'drink alcohol' according to most doctors these days, because of the possibility of having a child with 'prenatal alcohol syndrome' (a type of 'retardation' with physical 'signs') ... You should not 'smoke' either, because that's 'bad' for the human body ... but in reality if you do either but 'less than normal' you may be 'okay' and so may your baby. People tend not to want to 'think' so they 'do' what 'they tell us' to do ... but especially on the Internet, ANYONE can 'pass themselves off' as an 'expert' and some people will 'believe them' and 'do what THEY say' ...

You should eat a 'well balanced diet' while you are pregnant, but you should eat a 'well balanced diet' when you aren't pregnant, so there's really 'nothing different' about pregnancy and 'eating' at all ... you MAY gain weight, you may LOSE weight ... but if you eat a 'well balanced diet' with 'little salt' and get 'good exercise' you'll be much healthier, which will make your baby healthier, which means that you 'can eat what you want' as long as it 'fits' into that 'well balanced diet' ... so ENJOY your meals, and don't feel 'deprived' for your baby's sake ... or you may end up with a 'picky eater' who wants to 'live' on something basically 'bad' like only peanut butter or only milk ... and I don't think you want that, either.

Pregnancy/ prenatal vitamins?

I'm one in a half months pregnant and I'm taking prenatal vitamins but each day I struggle to take them because they make me gag and make me feel nauseous is it normal that at the beginning I wouldn't have this trouble now I do?

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Some tips for you to prevent nausea when taking prenatal vitamins during pregnancy:
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Talk to your doctor about which prenatal vitamins you need to take daily. During the first trimester of pregnancy, it is reasonable for your doctor to withhold your intake of iron, if prenatal vitamins are determined to be the cause of your symptoms. Iron is the nutritional supplement most often linked to nausea and vomiting.
-->During the first trimester, you should not stop taking at least 0.4 mg of folic acid, which prevents congenital malformations on your baby's brain and spinal cord. If you previously had a baby with brain or spinal cord defect, a higher dose of 4 mg daily is recommended.
-->Resume your iron supplementation during the second trimester of your pregnancy, when symptoms of morning sickness are expected to subside. You need at least 30 mg of elemental iron daily.
-->To avoid triggering symptoms, take your prenatal vitamins at bedtime. You may sleep through the worst of the nausea.
-->Whether you choose to take your prenatal vitamins after breakfast, lunch or dinner, make sure that you don't eat a heavy meal ahead of time. A full meal distends your stomach, making you more prone to nausea and vomiting when you take your iron.
-->Don't take your prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach, either. Without food, iron can irritate the lining of your stomach. When taking prenatal vitamins, eating more frequent meals with smaller servings is recommended.
-->Take your prenatal vitamins with a meal that is high in carbohydrates and low in fat. Carbonated and sour beverages also reduce nausea and vomiting.
--<Take your iron with vitamin C. Vitamin C increases the absorption rate of iron in your stomach. This decreases the likelihood of stomach irritation.
-->When taking your prenatal vitamins, avoid nausea triggers as much as possible. Some triggers include strong smells, food textures, motion, noise, heat, humidity and fatigue.
-->If your nausea and vomiting still persist when taking your prenatal vitamins, consult with your obstetrician. She may prescribe vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), metoclopramide, meclizine or diphenhydramine to alleviate the symptoms. These drugs can safely be given to pregnant women.
Warnings:-Emotional support during pregnancy reduces anxiety and depression, which may cause nausea and vomiting. When you begin to experience nausea and vomiting, tell your obstetrician. Although the symptoms are expected, your doctor has to make sure that your nausea does not occur more frequently or last longer than it should. She has to rule out hyperemesis gravidarum, which is severe nausea and vomiting that may lead to dehydration and poor weight gain. Don't take medications or herbal supplements without the knowledge of your obstetrician. Not all drugs are safe for pregnant women. Even vitamin A, when taken in excess, has been shown to cause birth defects.

pregnancy term...?

Q. How long is a full term pregnancy? My cat is very pregnant , about 3 months along and looks like she is about to blow. Give me the signs to watch for and all the details please.

Answer
Pregnancy in Cats

How long does pregnancy last?

Pregnancy (or the gestation period) lasts for 58 to 63 days in queens. Individual cats may vary but you should inform your veterinarian if your queenâs pregnancy exceeds 64 days.

What should I feed her during pregnancy?

During pregnancy your queen should be on a well balanced diet. We recommend a good quality, commercially prepared dry food. It is not necessary, and can be dangerous, to supplement her diet with extra calcium or vitamins, provided that her diet is complete.

As the pregnancy advances the growing kittens will occupy more and more space in the abdomen. Her food consumption may double, however, she will not be able to eat as much in one meal. Therefore, it is best to offer her smaller, more frequent meals.

How will I know sheâs pregnant?

Your veterinarian can often detect pregnancy by abdominal palpation between weeks 4 and 5, however, diagnosis may be difficult if your cat is nervous, tense or overweight. Pregnancy can also be detected by an x-ray.

You may also notice increased body weight and abdominal enlargement, reddening and enlargement of the mammary glands and the production of milk.

What are the signs of labour?

About 24 hours prior to going into labour your cat may become restless, uninterested in food and begin making a ânestâ. Her vulva may be swollen and have a clear mucous discharge.

Abdominal contractions will then commence, the queen will strain and the first kitten should be born within 1 to 2 hours. The placental membrane often ruptures (âbreaking of the watersâ) prior to the kitten being born but is not always the case and some kittens are born completely covered in their membranes.

Will my cat remove these membranes?

The queen will usually remove these membranes and sever the umbilical cord. If she becomes tired, or is inexperienced and fails to do so, you can gently tear the membrane from the kittenâs nose and mouth. Immediately following the removal of the membrane the kitten should start breathing, move around and find a nipple and begin suckling.

How long will it be between kittens?

Cats usually rest between kittens and the time can range from fifteen minutes to an hour. After giving birth your cat will settle down, her breathing will become calm and she should be kept quiet to feed and clean her kittens.

Seeking Veterinary Advice

You should seek veterinary advice at any stage of your catâs pregnancy, labour or after giving birth if you are at all concerned about her or her kittens well-being.

Approximately 40% of kittens are born tail first (breech birth). This is perfectly normal.

Contact your veterinarian for advice should any of the following occur:

Your catâs gestation period lasts more than 64 days without the onset of labour.
One and a half hours have elapsed since the onset of abdominal contractions and a kitten has not been born yet.
An hour has elapsed after the birth of a kitten, your cat is still having strong contractions and there is no sign of another kitten.
A kitten becomes stuck halfway and your cat is unable to give birth to it. You can apply gentle pressure to the kitten, if it does not move easily and immediately seek veterinary advice.
A green or dark discharge is seen coming from the catâs vulva prior to giving birth, or if a discharge is present 12 hours after giving birth.
If a kitten has not suckled within 3 hours.

Vaccination and worming during pregnancy

Your cat should be dewormed with an all wormer, at 4 and 6 weeks of pregnancy. This is important to ensure the cat does not infect her newborn kittens.

Your cat should be vaccinated prior to mating to ensure maximum immunity is passed on to her kittens.

Our staff at Vetwest Animal Hospitals will be happy to assist you with any queries you have regarding your catâs pregnancy.

UTI during pregnancy?

Q. I have a lot of UTI's during prrgnancy, and only during pregnancy have I ever had one. I hate getting them, getting put on pills to only get them again. Besides drinking cranberry juice and taking cranberry pills, I am doing both, what else do you do? I don't drink ANYTHING but water and cranberry juice and avoid sweets.I eat healthy I eat fresh fruits and veggies everyday. Do doctos ever have you take a antibiotic a day every day?

Answer
Why are UTI's more common during pregnancy?
UTI's are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder. As the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection.

What are the signs and symptoms of UTI's?
If you have a urinary tract infection, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating
The need to urinate more often than usual
A feeling of urgency when you urinate
Blood or mucus in the urine
Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen
Pain during sexual intercourse
Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence)
Waking up from sleep to urinate
Change in amount of urine, either more or less
Urine that looks cloudy, smells foul or unusually strong
Pain, pressure, or tenderness in the area of the bladder
When bacteria spreads to the kidneys you may experience: back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
How will the UTI affect my baby?
If the UTI goes untreated, it may lead to a kidney infection. Kidney infections may cause early labor and low birth weight. If your doctor treats a urinary tract infection early and properly, the UTI will not cause harm to your baby.

How do I know if I have a UTI?
A urinalysis and a urine culture can detect a UTI throughout pregnancy.

How is a UTI treated?
UTI's can be safely treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotics. Doctors usually prescribe a 3-7 day course of antibiotics that is safe for you and the baby.

Call your doctor if you have fever, chills, lower stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, contractions, or if after taking medicine for three days, you still have a burning feeling when you urinate.

How can I prevent a UTI?
You may do everything right and still experience a urinary tract infection, but you can reduce the likelihood by doing the following:

Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day and unsweetened cranberry juice regularly.
Eliminate refined foods, fruit juices, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.
Take Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg), Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) and Zinc (30-50 mg per day) to help fight infection.
Develop a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and empty your bladder completely when you urinate.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Avoid intercourse while you are being treated for an UTI.
After urinating, blot dry (do not rub), and keep your genital area clean. Make sure you wipe from the front toward the back.
Avoid using strong soaps, douches, antiseptic creams, feminine hygiene sprays, and powders.
Change underwear and pantyhose every day.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants.
Wear all cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
Don't soak in the bathtub longer than 30 minutes or more than twice a day.

I Have A Question About Eating Habits During Pregnancy...?

Q. I Went To My Prenatal Checkup THis Morning And Weighed In At 155lbs Just Last Week I Was 150lbs And When I Had My Very First Prenatal Appointment October 10th I Was 135lbs. My Doctor Said I Gained Way To Much Weight I Am 23 Weeks Pregnant She Measured My Stomach And I Am The Correct Size. When You Look At Me My Weight Is Only In My Breast And Belly But My Doctor Said Its Too Much Weight Still...

I Told The Doctor I Do Love Chips And Salty Foods. What Can I Eat That Doesn't Have Much Salt And Still Fills My Stomach Because I Am Always Hungry?

Here Are Some Pictures Of Me So You Can See

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You look the same size as me and I am only 20 weeks! I was also 135 to start with, and although I haven't gained much weight yet, I am huge! lol. If your doctor is concerned it's def. worth trying to avoid some of those foods you love, or at least limiting the portions of them you have, try and remind yourself all the time that you are eating to give the baby nutrients, that's what helps me eat healthier.
Hmm salty foods that are good to eat, have you tried nuts? Or things like pumpkin seeds? Or even the baked chips instead of the regular? The baked ruffles (cheddar) are my favorite!
Fresh fruit is an obvious but if you eat it with cheese it makes it a little yummier! I like to slice up an apple and some cheese and eat it like that, pretty good and healthy! PB on apples or celery is a good filling snack, dry cereal? I LOVE taking dry cereal (Kashi, cheerios, chex ect) and mixing in some raw nuts and M&Ms like a homemade trail mix, it's pretty good and salty without containing too much sodium and the fats from the nuts are really good for you and your baby!

Good luck, maybe throw in an extra walk or something just o balance the weight gain out some!
CONGRATS on your baby!
Toni Lynne =)

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