Ok I'm still waiting to have confirmation that I'm pregnant, I saw a doctor today who has agreed to do the bloodtest for me, but due to the bank holiday it wont be done til tuesday, which means I wont get my results back for at least another week. I'm suprised the doctors didnt tell me but I'm treating this as pregnancy just in case. I'm taking folic acid, not drinking, smoking, husband is looking after the cats etc etc. But I cant remember which foods it is I need to avoid. I know I have to be careful with eggs but can anyone else tell me what other foods I should be avoiding please?
Many thanks
2006-08-25 09:48:53 · 19 answers · asked by Claire O 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Raw Meat
Deli Meat (I ate this during my pregnancies)
Fish with Mercury
Smoked Seafood
Fish exposed to Industrial Pollutants
Raw Shellfish
Raw Eggs
Soft Cheeses
Unpasteurized Milk
Pate
Caffeine (I had soda and coffee during both of my pregnancies)
Alcohol
Unwashed Vegetables
2006-08-25 09:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from seafood. Some is okay, think salmon and shrimp, but do not eat albacore tuna, tile fish, shark, or swordfish though. This is harmful due to mercury content. Be careful when eating meat period, make sure it is cooked properly to avoid food poisoning. And the last big this is caffiene. In terms of caffiene a very small amount is okay, but don't over do it. Keep in mind chocolate has caffiene in it. Drink plenty of water, and make sure you eat lots of colors a day. Also watch your sodium intake, no one likes having sausage feet swollen up from retaining water. Good luck, hope I helped.
2006-08-25 17:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can give you all the fact help you need with a couple of links! I am 14 wks preg with #3. Congrats to you (I hope)! Here are the sites:
www.babyfit.com Check out Nutrition Articles
www.marchofdimes.com
www.babiesonline.com
Good for you for thinking about your baby before you even know for sure!! God Bless you!
2006-08-25 17:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of 3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Raw meats, fish with high levels of mercury, soft cheeses, and some doctors recommend not eating nuts according to some new research (but I don't think nuts are a problem).
2006-08-25 16:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congraulations you are pregnant. I just found out today by my doctor I was to and I am excited I don't think you should avoid any foods just of course alchol and drugs olny take tynlenol for your headaces Good luck.
2006-08-25 16:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by California<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want professional answers to your qeustions go to this website and get answers from real doctors . Http://www.webmd.com and you'll get all the answers you need from there and they will be the right ones too . When it comes to Medical Issues I always trust my Doctor and look to WebMd to find answers to anything else I need to know and then talk to my Doctor about it afterwards to be sure .
2006-08-25 17:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by cherrycandy32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unpasturised milk, undercooked meat.
Eat whole natural foods whenever possible, but apart from that, vary the diet as much as you can.
Congratulation - I hope!! Keep us posted, yes?
2006-08-25 16:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sushi, soft cheeses, caffeine, undercooked meats, deli meats and high-mercury fishes. those are the biggies.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
2006-08-25 16:53:16 · answer #8 · answered by Katie R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
somethings are hard to avoid due to cravings but at least things like sugar, caffeine, and fried foods , try to limit yourself. stay away from uncooked fish "yuk" good luck !
2006-08-25 16:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by Kay Castilio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have too be careful or seafood, with red tide and all. a woman is not supposed to eat too much fish because of the mercury, i think
2006-08-25 16:52:15 · answer #10 · answered by specialme9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋