Is it safe - i'm pregnant - Asking again?

Question

Can i eat aubergine while pregnant?
My friend says that its the same as eggplant and that i can't eat it because it could make me go into pre term labour.
Does anyone know if this is true / untrue. So many myths around i don't know what to believe.
Oh I'm 32 /33 wks pregnant, going for a meal and a friend is cooking - don't want to offend her by not eating it on the night lol i'd rather tell her before hand!

Answer 1

I've never heard of it, but go to webmd.com you should be able to ask Drs there a question, and get an answer.
Your dr would prolly know best as well. There are a lot of myths out there! So, ask your Dr, they should know.

Answer 2

The idea that eggplant causes the onset of labor is a myth. Here is an excerpt regarding that theory: "One of the methods of self-inducing labor that's been sweeping the internet in recent years is the myth that eggplant will start labor. This maternity myth started when a news story began circulating about a restaurant in Georgia named Scalini's. Apparently the mothers of over 300 babies have gone into labor in the past 23 years, within 48 hours of eating the eggplant parmegiana.
The funny part is, it may just be that the dish causes the women to go into labor, but it's not the eggplant. The herbs Oregano and Basil have properties that may cause contractions, though it is not yet known how or in what quantities. This is why, in aromatherapy circles, these herbs and essential oils are to be avoided whenever possible during pregnancy."

So go to dinner but don't eat anything with oregano and/or basil. That's the pc answer. My answer to that idea of your friend is "phfft".

Answer 3

Oh, that's nuts...do you know how many people back in the day went ahead and kept on smoking and drinking and eating mercury-laden seafood right up until their due dates? And guess what- their babies, for the most part, turned out fine. Everyone's too freaked out about everything these days. If the old-school moms could down a cup of coffee every morning while pregnant, an aubergine isn't going to hurt you.

Answer 4

i'm getting a giggle out of interpreting responses from some human beings, it kind of sounds like alot of human beings basically make issues up. besides....you should offer your physique 365 days to heal itself until eventually now turning out to be pregnant back. that's superb to attend that long, in spite of the shown fact that, in case you obtain pregnant suitable away, you could desire to nevertheless have a wholesome toddler, it heavily isn't medically reccomended. i'm an ob-gyn scientific student. sturdy success! Your courageous in case you choose yet another toddler this quickly!

Answer 5

Please don't try to get this information from strangers because your health and the health of your child are too important to take unnecessary chances. Go directly to your doctor to get accurate info regarding this issue.
This is no time to be overly concerned about offending your friend because I'm sure she understands that you want to do what is best for yourself and for your little one.

Answer 6

i read up on it when i was pregnant, there is an ingrediant in the egg plant that releases a hormone to start contractions, something like that i cant remember details but to play it safe i wouldn't,the baby will come in its own time, just be careful, the longer he is in there the safer he is:)

Answer 7

What Not to Eat
It's important to know which foods are safe to eat and which you need to avoid while pregnant. Eat a safe pregnancy diet, and learn about safe food storage and handling by following these tips from the Clemson University Agricultural Extension.



Don't eat:
Raw meat such as sushi, seafood, or rare/undercooked beef or poultry, because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.

Raw eggs, or foods containing raw egg, such as Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custard, unpasteurized eggnog, or Hollandaise sauce, because raw eggs may be contaminated with salmonella.

Soft cheese such as blue cheese, feta, Brie, Camembert, and Latin-American soft white cheeses such as queso blanco and queso fresco, because they may harbor harmful bacteria.

Fish containing accumulated levels of mercury in their fatty tissues such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. When a pregnant woman consumes large amounts of mercury, her baby may suffer brain damage resulting in developmental delays (for example, delays in learning to walk or talk).

Fish containing high levels of an industrial pollutant called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their fatty tissues such as bluefish and striped bass, and freshwater fish such as salmon, pike, trout, and walleye from contaminated lakes and rivers. According to the March of Dimes, consumption of large amounts of PCBs by pregnant women is linked to decreased attention, memory, and IQ in their babies. Check with your local Health Department to determine which fish in your area are safe to eat.

Answer 8

I've never heard of this. Read up on the internet, but I think you'll be just fine.

Answer 9

I have never heard of that. but ask your doctor.

Answer 10

call and ask your doctor. They would know for sure.