just stay away from drugs,caffeine and alcohol........
Eat healthy......get veggies , take prenatal vitamins from any drug store
2007-01-18 07:03:16
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answered by Mary Mary Jane 4
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Most anything is ok. However, women do need milk fat. I would use 1 or 2% milk. That's not bad for your baby and it's good for you. However, stay away from caffine. Caffine has been proven to lower birth weights. It's not just now, but the entire time you're pregnant and breastfeeding. Make sure you rest, drink plenty of fluids and just take care of yourself. If you get morning sickness, esp. in the am., keep some saltines by your bed and eat a few before you get up. Also, hot tubs haven't been proven do to harm to the baby, but the doctors typically say it's not the best. Hope this helps. And, Congrats!
2007-01-18 07:15:09
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answered by pinktoenails 2
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No, but if you go to a Health food store you can buy low sodium sun flower seeds. To much salt is not good for you or the baby but everything else you are eating is fine. I would try at least 2% Milk instead of fat free milk. It is better for your bones and teeth. Good luck with your pregnancy!
2007-01-18 07:11:46
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answered by victoria secret 1
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Well focus on what you know what is good than what is bad. Folic acid is a vital nutrient and you can find that in many cereals, pastas, crackers, milk.. Just gradually slow down from spicy and fried foods as much, and don't eat for two, eat for one, but just incorporate more healthy snacks in between. Too much salt can probably cause edema which is water retention/excessive swelling. But you got a looooong way to go.. But eat at healthy as you can, drink water, and stay active, that will help your labor go along smoother if you stay active... Hope that helped.
2007-01-18 07:05:04
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answered by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5
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The salt may cause you to retain fluid. Try some good fruits and vegetables. Also try to get some protein and have your doctor put you on prenatal vitamins. Call the office and see if you can start taking them now. Try not to have to many salty foods or caffeine. Not smoking would be good for the baby to. Hope that all goes well for you. If you feel nausea maybe they will give you something to help you.
2007-01-18 07:16:04
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answered by Anonymous
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You can have fish, but not a lot of it. Especially the kind that has mercury like Tuna...
You should avoid raw things like egg, or fish like sushi!
Soft cheese can also harbor bacteria.
Stay away from caffeine & alcohol.
Eat lots of green veggies & cooked eggs (cooked-eggs are good for brain development)
Lots of water!!!
After your first trimester you can have raspberry leaf tea..it makes your uterus stonger, which gives you more efficient contractions! AKA easier labor!
Another important thing is floss, your teeth. There have been studies that show there is a bacteria that can live in your gums, that can travel in your blood stream & cause miscarriage.
PS its okay to indulge once in a while for a buger or shake! Just remember MODERATION!!!
2007-01-18 07:06:23
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answered by Boppysgirl 5
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There are a couple of things you should avoid eating because of bacteria or parasites that may contaminate foods, particularly listeria and toxoplasma, toxoplasmosis agent:
- the peel of all vegetables,
- cheese (except pasteurized cheeses),
- raw fish,
- deli meat (salami, prosciutto, pate, ...)
It is even more important than usual for an expectant mother to eat a healthy diet. Except if she has specific health problem (i.e., diabetes mellitus or edema) most usual nutritional advice can be kept: balancing carbohydrates-fat-proteins, eat a variety of foods including dairy products and several fruits and vegetables daily. Some specific advice can be given however:
- Folic acid (= folates = Vitamin B9) is strongly needed at the start of pregnancy, and even before conception. Folic acid is needed for the closing of neural tube. It thus prevents spina bifida, a very serious illness for the baby. Folates (from folia, leaf) are abundant in spinach (fresh, frozen or canned), and are also found in green vegetables, salads, melon, and hummus. In the United States, most wheat products (flour, noodles) are supplemented with folic acid.
- Calcium and iron are particularly needed by the rapidly growing fetus. Pregnant women should thus eat enough dairy products (for calcium) and red meat (for iron) if they are not vegetarian. Women are often prescribed iron pills, since many young women get slight anemia (lack of iron leading to few red blood cells). Calcium is effective only if women have enough vitamin D. The best mean to get vitamin D is to sunbathe each day for 10-15 min. Salmon and fatty fishes are also a good vitamin D source.
- Fluorine helps to build strong teeth, by changing the nature of calcium crystals: if water or salt does not contain fluorine, it is wise to take fluorine mini-pills at the end of pregnancy and during breast-feeding (but high doses are toxic!). In many American cities, drinking water is supplemented with fluorine. Some pregnant women suffer edema, and are told not to eat (too much) salt.
- Fat from salmon, trout, tuna, herring, sardine, and mackerel contain long-chain omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids that are needed to build neurone membranes. Thus fatty fish intake during pregnancy helps baby's brain and retina development. However, large fish such as tuna and swordfish may contain too much toxic mercury, and one should balance risks with benefits: fish 2 or 3 times a week seems to bring enough good fat, but not too much mercury.
If you want anything more concrete or precise, check this site :
http://www.crisispregnancy.com/birth-mother/food-nutrition.html
http://library.adoption.com/Resources-and-Information/Ask-the-Author-Nutrition-for-Expectant-Parents/article/3671/1.html
2007-01-18 07:16:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Just eat a normal healthy diet with all the food groups. Don't smoke, drink alcohol or take any medications (without checking with your doctor - even your family doctor can help. Many medications are harmful to developing babies). You can get prenatal vitamins at your local health food store or drug store. Start taking them right away.
2007-01-18 07:06:12
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answered by s_k_wilson1990 3
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All those foods are fine. Just stay away from soft cheeses (like brie), limit tuna to two 6 oz servings a week, deli meats, and uncooked or unpasteurized foods. Careful of fish that are high in mercury, too.
2007-01-18 07:05:30
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answered by Anonymous
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It is actually not recommended you cut down on salt during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to. You can eat anything you want, just limit your fish intake to 6-12 oz per week. Fish to avoid: Shark, King Mackeral, Tuna (not in can), and Sushi.
2007-01-18 07:11:44
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answered by Anonymous
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Just eat. aside from eating diseased foods, or fish high in mercury nothing is going to effect the growth of your baby. The baby gets all the nutrients vitamins and minerals from your body whether you eat them or not.
Spicy foods dont effect the baby either, although they give you heart burn and gas. My mexican friends eat spicy stuff when pregnant all the time... lol. they have big healthy babies. I eat spicy stuff constantly, and aside from being farty, we're both fine.
2007-01-18 07:02:07
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answered by amosunknown 7
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