what not to eat when you're pregnant?

Question

I heard than when you're pregnant we're not allowed to eat some food like pineapples and papaya? is it true? wat others am i not suppose to eat? please help

Answer 1

*Ready-to-eat seafood such as smoked fish and smoked mussels, and oysters. Actually, it's probably a good idea to pass on the shellfish altogether.
*Raw seafood such as sashimi or sushi. Don't eat it raw. The only thing you should be eating raw is your generous servings of fruit and vegetables.
*Pre-prepared and store-made salads, including coleslaw because these things can carry the bacteria listeria
*Alfalfa Sprouts are dangerous because they can carry e-coli bacteria and listeria. Alfalfa sprouts also contain the amino acid canavanine which is an anti-nutrient that can inhibit the natural immune system so they are best avoided anyway.
*Leftovers - save those for the husband. It's just safer to skip those unless they are from something you made and you know that you got them into the refrigerator promptly after it cooled down.
*Of course avoid raw or undercooked eggs for fear of salmonella. However, many suggest raw egg yellows too and in that case make sure they are fresh and splurge on the High Omega Eggs. And remember that all studies indicate that the real salmonella danger is in fast food and breakfast restaurants where they may not keep eggs at the proper temperature and therefore allow bacteria to grow. Therefore, you are probably safe at home, especially if you know your supplier and are getting fresh eggs however, this is such a big risk for such a little benefit, that you may want to play it safe and cook them through.
Same goes for meat, make sure it is cooked and not rare.

*Avoid processed meats like sliced deli meats which can contain nitrates and bacteria.
*Pre-cooked meat products which are eaten without further cooking or heating, such as pâté, sliced deli meat, hot dogs, and cooked diced chicken (as used in sandwich shops) can carry unsafe bacteria. Only eat these if they are steaming hot when you get it. And most deli meats have nitrates which should be avoided anyway.
*Don't drink unpasteurized milk or foods (cheese) made from unpasteurized milk. Ultra pasteurized milk is also not good period.
*Pass on the soft serve ice-creams and instead opt for the scooped ice cream on occasion. The soft serve machines do not get cleaned out regularly and can be a breeding ground for bacteria like listeria which can linger there. Listeria can cause you a stomach ache but can actually kill the unborn baby so it's a frightening bacteria. Hard ice creams and yogurts are fine as well as regular yoghurt.
*Avoid soft cheeses, such as Brie, Feta, Camembert, Blue Cheeses, Ricotta, Mexican cheeses including Queso Blanco Fresco, and Asadero. These are safe if cooked and served hot, but I suggest avoiding brie and camembert since those are just usually warmed not really cooked. Hard and semi-soft cheeses from pasteurized organic non-rBGH milk are safe.
*Avoid caffeine and even decaf coffee. Coffee has been associated with early miscarriage, even decaf. If you must have coffee, it's said that a cup a day won't do harm or better to move to Green Tea but ask your midwife or doctor about that first.

*Alcoholic beverages - I know they say a glass on occasion is fine, but is the risk really worth it? Best to avoid all alcohol, and we're not just talking hard liquor, this includes beer.
*And obviously stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.

Listeria is a form of food poisoning which rarely affects healthy people.
Those at high risk include pregnant women, newborn infants, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems.
Listeria is a form of food poisoning which rarely affects healthy people. However, the disease can be fatal in unborn children, newborn babies, and those with weak immune systems.
Listeria is different from other food poisons because it grows at fridge temperature - rather than room temperature like other food borne illnesses.
Pregnant women are at 20 times more risk of listeria than healthy people, and one third of cases of listeriosis occur in pregnancy women. People with AIDS are at 300 times more risk of serious illness from listeria than the general population.
Listeria causes a flu-like illness with a fever, headache, and sometimes nausea and diarrhoea. The illness normally strikes within two to eight weeks after eating contaminated food, but it can take up to 10 weeks to become ill.
Pregnant women infected with listeria can experience fever and chills and should contact their doctor as soon as possible because drug treatment can prevent a spontaneous abortion or stillbirth.
Antibiotics are given to pregnant women who have been infected with listeria. This can prevent the infection passing to the foetus.

Answer 2

I stick with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as close to their original states as possible. No high fructose corn syrup, no hydorgenated oils, nothing I can't pronounce, etc.

I do have coffee on occasion. I mix half regular with half decaf. I also have the occasional diet soda, but it's the clear ones such as Diet Sierra Mist. They seem to help with my heartburn and I only pull one out when I am desperate and am just tired of feeling yucky.

Sometimes I worry that I'm not doing enough for my baby. I'm a mom, it's my job to worry. However, I have gotten the best possible results in every pre-natal test I've taken. Then, when I worry that I've not done enough, or I'm not doing enough, I wind up saying a prayer. Then I'm reminded that healthy babies were born before modern medicine. There have been times I freaked out and realized that mothers as far back as Sarah (Genesis) likely had similar concerns and gave birth to healthy children. Sixty-five years ago, my mom was born a month early. Then, it was a true miracle if preeemies survived. She's still healthy and strong, but at 65, is showing some signs of age.

Anway, I'm rambling.

I've heard that peanuts and peanut butter aren't good during preganncy because the baby could develop an allergy. Eh. I have a natural PB and natural fruit preserve sandwhich (on corn-syurp free, vegan whole wheat bread) three times a week (at least). Eh. If enjoyment of peanuts and peanut butter are genetic, I'm not worried about this kid, given her parents.

I hope I've helped.

Answer 3

Fish is a great and healthy food to have while pregnant! Its a simple matter of what TYPE of fish to avoid like the large salt water fish that contain high levels of mercury. Fresh water fish like trout, catfish, fish sticks, flounder, salmon, craoker, and haddok are ok to eat. Tuna can be eaten in moderation (one serving a week). Large fish like shark, tile fish, swordfish, tuna steaks, sea bass, Halibut and other LARGE saltwater fish are known to contain high levels of methyl mercury, a substance that can potentially cause neurological damage when consumed in large amounts. Farm-raised trout and catfish, Pacific salmon, and fish sticks are safe. Shellfish (shrimp, crawfish, crab, etc)are also fine to eat while pregnant. Remember that all of these are to be well cooked, not raw or smoked.

Other foods to avoid are-

-Raw meats -Raw chicken -Raw eggs (Caesar salads and eggnog!!!) -Soft cheeses, including Brie, Camembert, Mexican-style, and any other cheese that may be made with inadequately pasteurized milk, can harbor Listeria. -Do not drink raw milk, or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk. -Pate -Unwashed fruits & vegetables -Foods & drinks that contain caffeine (limit or avoid!) tea, coffee, and colas -Alcohol -Saccharin (NutraSweet is preferable)

Liver is a GREAT source of much needed iron while pregnant (anemia is common during pregnancy). Peanuts are also a healthy snack and should only be avoided if you are allergic to them (DUH!).

Answer 4

no..it is not true you can eat pineapple and papaya too because it help your excrete to be easy ..fresh fruit is very useful for pregnancy woman and you should not drink beer or alcohol and should not smoke cigarette

Answer 5

Talk with your doctor. They can tell what is okay and what should be eaten in moderation.

Answer 6

you can eat almost everything, you even can drink soda and coffee but don't over drin caffeine

Answer 7

and dont eat any brownies that your brother made "special"