Asprin & Feta cheese - will be 17 weeks pregnant?

Question

I usually take 1/2 an asprin each day for a week before i fly as i have a bad varicose vein on my leg - am i still ok to do this?

Also, is it okay to eat Feta Cheese?

Thanks

Answer 1

See your doctor for what you should do about aspirin, it's contra-indicated for pregnant and nursing woman and children.

You are supposed to stay away from non-pasteurized and soft cheese and lunch meats during pregnancy because of the risk of botulism.

Answer 2

No
...and No
You should not use aspirin unless directed by your gynecologist. Better to stay very well hydrated, use TED stockings, and constantly move your feet. That should help you avoid the blood clot. Unless you have a clotting disorder, then you should definitely check with ur doc, cuz pregnancy actually increases that clotting risk.
Feta cheese and other soft cheeses are usually advised against during pregnancy, It is due to food poisoning risk. Hard cheeses are okay, though. RU going to Greece? No wine, either? Well, there's always the olives!

Answer 3

Im pretty sure you are not supposed to take anything with asprin in it while you are pregnant. I do know that it is ok to take tylenol though. I have also heard to stay away from all soft cheeses (which include feta cheese) while you are pregnant as it can carry listaria. The safest thing to do would be ask your dr. CONGRATS on your pregnancy!!!!

Answer 4

I would check with your doctor not sure on the feta as your not supposed to eat soft cheese while pregnant. As for the asprin as far as I know the only thing that is safe is paracetamol so again check with your doc

Answer 5

I have heard and read that aspirin should be avoided during pregnancy, but that doesn't mean it's totally off limits if strongly indicated for certain conditions. You might ask your doctor if there are alternatives to treating the varicose veins. I had these bad when pregnant and my midwife put me on Vitamin E supplements, which are good for vein strength. They helped me.

Support hose will also help.

"They say" you should steer away from soft cheese like feta, but my midwife said it was alright occassionally, especially if it's commercially packaged and fresh.

Answer 6

I'm really not sure about Feta Cheese but you should definitely ask your Dr. about the Aspirin. My sister had to take aspirin therapy during her pregnancy due to clotting that caused previous miscarriages. But after a certain week (somewhere after 20 I think) she had to quit the aspirin therapy due to the risk of hemorrhaging. Rather than take the chance call your Dr's office. They should have an ask a nurse line and find out about both. It will be for the best interest of you and your baby! Good luck :)

Answer 7

Unless you have other medical issues, you can take the asprin. I took an asprin(81 mg) everyday of both of my pregnancies, directed by my doctor. Both of my children are completly healthy.

As for the feta... for the most part soft cheeses are off limits if possible.

Answer 8

if you are pregnant, you have to AVOID asprin. the only medicine that you should take while you are pregnant is Tylenol. And feta cheese you should also avoid, because it is a soft cheese, and has alot of bacteria in it that can cause a mother or unborn baby to have listeria.

Good luck

Answer 9

By all means talk to your doctor before taking any aspirin during pregnancy. It is really imortant. If he allows it, he will tell you the right dosage. About Feta cheese - I've heard it's made of unpasteurized milk so it might contain dangerous bacteria. Read the label, if it doesn't say if it's made of pasteurized milk, you'd better avoid it during pregnancy. Same about all soft cheeses.

Answer 10

Try taking tylenol instead of aspirin, aspirin can act as a blood thinner.

Ok to feta cheese as far as I know, never heard of it not being ok

EDIT: Your all correct on the cheese, i forgot its non-pasteurized, I dont eat feta cheese! NO to FETA!!