what to eat and what not 2 eat ?
and other important info ect ?
2007-01-29 10:12:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
For the most accurate information I would suggest buying the book, What to expect when expecting or What to expect when expecting: eating well. Both give very good information on nutrition.
2007-01-29 10:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by shugarmagnolia420 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try to make your calories count but if you want something like a cookie then don't deny yourself. That is just ridiculous. However, try to avoid prepackaged foods that contain preservatives and trans fat. You'll feel so much better for it and it is better for you and the baby.
Try to eat iron rich foods. It turns out I'm anemic but they didn't catch it until recently. I have a c-section in five weeks and that is not enough time to bring up my iron levels. This means I might need a transfusion. So, eat your iron rich foods now.
Supposedly pregnant women are not supposed to eat lunch meat. I find this so very stupid and I've ignored it. I haven't had a lot of lunch meat but I've certainly eaten it when I've wanted to. They keep limiting what pregnant women can eat and soon we'll be down to only having food in pill form. There was no such lunch meat rule when I was pregnant with my first two. They're worried about listeria but by that logic we should be avoiding fresh fruits and veggies as well because of possible e. coli.
Basically, just eat a well balanced diet. It should be as nutritious as possible but having a treat here and there is not going to hurt you or the baby.
2007-01-29 18:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Amelia 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do a search on the web - there are a lot of helpful sites out there with information on pregnancy.
Here is a good one: http://www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/pregnancy/dosanddonts.cfm
Do call an OB and get your first prenatal appointment scheduled, and ask any and all questions you have.
Do eat well-balanced diet, drink water (65-80 oz a day), take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid (you can get these over the counter, or get a prescription from your doctor).
Don't smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, take any medication without checking with your doctor first.
Don't lift anything over 25 lbs. if you can possibly avoid it.
Do try to get plenty of rest.
Do find some good books and/or websites and read up on what to expect.
Do get exercise but don't overdo it, especially if you're not active to begin with.
Don't do sports like skiing, bicycling - things where you're more likely to fall or get hurt.
Don't use a hot tub or sauna.
Don't change a cat's litter box.
Don't pig out too much - adding an additional 300 calories a day is about all you need for extra energy.
Do write down questions as you think of them, and don't hesitate to ask your doctor.
Do enjoy your pregnancy!
Hope this helps! Congratulations!!
2007-01-29 18:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by ktcruiser 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do your own research
Do weight the benefits and potential risks (for example the risks of listeria over being so fearful of food that you don't eat a proper diet)
Do not listen to anyone source -including your doctor who received almost no training in nutrition, herbs, etc.
Do talk to your pharmacist, they are a very good source of information on all medications, and they are free. They are generally more knowledgeable than doctors.
Do not read any books that are fearmongering for the sake of raising their sales. Dr Sears books are good, bradely method, birthing from within. I could name a few really nasty ones but I won't. If you want to browse through my wishlist there are some interesting books on there:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/registry/registry.html/702-8135542-1314446?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=PSCNDTSWCJTN
Do listen to that little voice inside you that tells you if something is wrong.
Do realise that OBs are a surgical field and are only needed for high risk pregnancies and that there are plenty of other safer options available.
Do empower yourself.
Trust Birth!
2007-01-29 18:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do eat 5 or 6 small meals aday..Do take your prenatals..Do try and stay active..Do get a flu shot after 12 weeks..Do floss and brush your teeth more often..Dont eat unheated meat such as ham, turkey...Dont take hot bathes...Dont eat unpasterised cheese or milk..Dont use a heating pad..Dont color your hair..Dont drink a lot of caffine..Dont wear tight clothes..Dont smoke or drink..Dont eat fish that contain mercury..Dont ever let your stomache get completely empty..If you have ever had allergies of any kind do NOT eat peanuts they can give your child a peanut allergy which is very dangerous. Any these are just a few. Good luck with your pregnancy!
2007-01-29 18:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by J&A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DO enjoy every minute you possibly can...even when they aren't fun.....when it's all said and done, you grew a person inside of you! How amazing!
DON'T get offended if people touch the belly....it's something about the miracle of life...it's annoying but they really can't help themselves.
DO tell the nosy know-it-all who won't stop telling you exactly how you should be to take a hike......advise is great, but you're a big girl, and you'll be a great mom!
2007-01-29 18:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by A-Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Library or look it up online.
How old are you? If your are a teenager
then you really do need all the extra vitamins
you can get because you & the baby will be
fighting for all the nutrition your body gets.
Take care of yourself & don't run alot or life
alot of heavy things. Just do what your normally
do with caution,& in moderation. Drink Milk!
2007-01-29 18:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't:( things you shouldn't be diong )
-drink alchohol
-eat sushi or anything raw
-bicyclle
-asprin or any asprin containing medicatoin
-bubble bath
-eat a lot of soduim or salty stuff
do:
-light exercice like walking
-eat healthy veggies and some fruits
-have sex
-wear or buy the cutest pregnancy stuff and newborn stuff
-prepare your hospital bag early
-start looking for name even before you know the sex
- get massages to relax your feet
-start looking for day care if you're a working mom
2007-01-29 18:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by sasavert 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.well cafeenine isn't a don't but it is good to cut down on it
2.cutting down on dairy products is a good idea it also reduces after affects of pregnancy like motion sickness
3. do eat lots of greens and what ever you CRAVE even if u its a don't of wat ive or ur doctor has said
4. do try to snack even if you not hungary you baby needs lots of nutrtion
It's even healthy to have a glass of red wine every once in a while
i hope i helped:) e-mail me for any questions
kpiratet94@yahoo.com
2007-01-29 18:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by kiara_marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋