2007-12-01 04:52:45 · 38 answers · asked by Jeff C 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm 33 weeks and just had some last night. That and pepperoni are my cravings with this pregnancy. Just don't eat anything raw or under cooked.
2007-12-01 05:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 7 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
depends on where you get it. some Chinese foods are characterized by being greasy, too salty and have plenty of MSG, an ingredient that's really not too good for the body, let alone a pregnant woman. Some good Chinese restaurants, and yes, even some take out Chinese restaurants, offer food which do away with MSG. Check first with your restaurant if they use MSG. A lot of good Chinese restaurants already do away with it.
good luck!
2007-12-01 04:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by Carlo_ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I craved chinese food SOOO bad when i was first pregnant, and my first pregnancy. I don't see why not. I would stay away from raw fish. There are some kinds of fish that are harmful during pregnancy, and some that you need to keep to a minimum. But i'm sure most of what you order at the chinese place is going to be ok. Just watch the salt intake.
2007-12-01 04:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by hollyberries 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not!! I had to have chinese takeaway most weeks while I was pregnant,I loved it!
Dont worry about it containing nuts(like a previous poster said) as medical people are now saying its ok for pregnant women to have nuts in moderation
2007-12-01 07:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Simon & Em M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I live in China and eat only Chinese food- I don't see a problem with it. American "Chinese" food shouldn't have any MSG in it since most people try to stay away from it, so it's safe. There really aren't any food restrictions and if it's good enough to eat while not pregnant then it should be good enough if you are.
2007-12-01 05:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by Shiningami_Gurl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is completely safe. Iam 5 months pregnant and had some 2 days ago,. The only problem I had was the heartburn after words grr that wasen't so great but man it was worth it :) Tasted yummy so go ahead and get some lol
2007-12-01 05:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by living it 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 28 weeks with baby number two and have eaten take away chinese right through both pregnancies. Go for it if you want some!!
2007-12-01 04:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of Chinese takeout...has msg...monosodium glutamate which is an excitotoxin. It's purpose is to stimulate the nerves on your toungue...to taste the food as if it is the first time you have eaten a bite. Normal eating..allows the nerves to lessen to a degree as you get full...so you aren't as interested in eating. This excitotoxin...is very bad on your nerves...and if you eat a lot of it..overtime..can cause nerve damage. Some people avoid msg...excusively because of other neurological problems that they may have...like epilepsy. Children should never eat it, their young bodies can not handle the extra stimulation; msg causes ADD symptoms within a few minutes of eating.
Maybe a nice tomato with a little salt on it..will hit the spot?
2007-12-01 05:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by Felicitas 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Sure... the baby is probably just craving protein or an important mineral that comes from Chinese food.
2007-12-01 04:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by Abby Corneto 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never did me any harm. Make sure you buy it from somewhere decent so you know the chicken and the prawns aren't gonna be off
2007-12-01 06:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by who me? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋