I am hispanic and I eat spicey foods all the time! will eating spicy food , hot peppers harm the baby in any way? i know I will be getting more heartburn with eating spicy foods but just wondering. This is my first pregnancy so its all new to me!!!!
2007-02-15 04:10:26 · 6 answers · asked by jennie a 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think it will hurt the baby it may make it so he/she has a spicy temper (no not really) I would say talk to your doctor about the spicy foods but other then staying away from seafood (it has something in it that is bad for the baby tuna the most) I think it will be fine but since I am not a doctor I would talk to them. Congrats on the pregnancy!
2007-02-15 04:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...spicey foods like peppers are fine. They won't bother your baby...in fact it may give him a taste for spicey food once he's born. When the baby is born and you are nursing, sometimes garlicy food can make your baby not like your milk.
The things(at least the ones I remember) to avoid while pregnant or nursing:
Alcohal (wine, beer, whatever...it's all REALLY bad for your baby.)
Caffeine (can stunt growth in large amounts...a cup of coffee in the morning shouldn't be a problem)
Some types of fish (because they can contain mercury)
Poppy Seeds (also avoid these if you are taking a drug test--they will make you show up positive LOL).
Things just to avoid while pregnant (not a problem while nursing, if I remember right)
Sushi (too much of a risk for food poisoning).
Soft cheeses (also a risk for food poisoning).
2007-02-15 12:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ecaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure spicy food is fine, but try and stay away from seafood because a lot of it has high levels of mercury which can be harmful. Also, make sure your red meat is fully cooked. Congratulations and enjoy those peppers!
2007-02-15 12:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by GeminiGirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, just don't eat more than 3 servings of canned fish in a week (due to mercury levels). Be careful with sushi, and yogurt. Make sure yogurt has not expired. Spicy foods won't harm fetuses. Also try to limit your caffeine intake to 3 servings a day. No alchohol, cigarrettes (I'm sure you know this).
2007-02-15 12:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by april_hwth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/breastfeeding/spicyfoodexpert/ says spicy foods are ok. Steer clear of unpasturised cheeses and pate. Good luck!
2007-02-15 12:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jo W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
certain seafood and fish, your OB office will have a list (made by the game and wildlife commission) And MSG found in certain chinese food.
2007-02-15 12:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by Duchess 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋